Drug Substance Process Development Engineer (R1-R2)

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. Were looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Drug Substance Process Development Engineer (R1-R2) to develop manufacturing technologies and processes for drug substances. Design and execute experiments in lab and author documentation in laboratory notebooks and technical reports. Design effective and efficient process and equipment flow strategies to ensure successful scale-up. Transfer process technical information and technical oversight to internal and external manufacturing sites for both laboratory and manufacturing activities. Design and characterize a process using numerical engineering modeling tools and deep understanding of chemical unit operations. Generate engineering-based process scale-up knowledge across a variety of drug substance modalities to ensure successful scale-up. #LI-DNI

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 2 years of academic or employment experience in the pharmaceutical industry and with laboratory research in synthetic chemistry or in a biology laboratory. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience with analytical techniques for the characterization of synthetic or biomolecules, including HPLC, LC/MS, UV-Vis, NMR, IR, and TLC; 2 years of experience with computer programming software including C++, Python, Visual Basic; and 2 years of experience with engineering modeling software packages including Aspen, Dynochem, Reaction Lab, and ChemCad. Part time telecommuting may be permitted. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. #LI-DNI

JOB LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN

To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-88243 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Matthew Tenaglio, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidates education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lillys compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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