Scientist-TS/MS

Eli Lilly and Company • Carolina, PR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the process development/continuous improvement of the purification process of an E coli derived human insulin and analogs. The Process Development Scientist is a fixed-term, post-doctoral assignment intended to support technical operations at Eli Lilly’s state-of-the-art PR05 Insulin Manufacturing Facility located in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The position will provide technical and scientific leadership to support the technical agenda through the design and execution of experiments that exploit the usage of laboratory models for the continuous improvement of the purification process. We're looking for a self-directed and highly motivated individual who wants to learn new techniques while continually pursuing research and publication goals.

Requirements

• PhD in a life science related field (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering)
• Demonstrated strong scientific and technical knowledge in protein purification, protein characterization and material characterization techniques, statistical data analysis, technical writing and project management
• Computer literate
• Teamwork oriented
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other parts of the organization and across multiple levels are essential
• Flexibility is required to provide technical support and continuity to a 24 hours process operation
• Candidate must also be willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Research experience using laboratory scale chromatographic and filtration systems is preferred
• Preferred bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Playing a leadership role in the design of experiments, and the development and usage of laboratory models suitable for optimizing Insulin purification operations
• Promoting deep technical excellence and scientific understanding throughout the TS/MS organization
• Driving and prioritizing productivity improvements through bench scale experimentation
• Ensuring successful technical transfers and providing technical support for the purification process
• Partnering and networking with the Indianapolis and PR TS/MS organization and the multidisciplinary Process Team to troubleshoot and improve the capability of purification processes
• Executing with good documentation and laboratory practices
• Promoting and modeling by example compliance to health, safety and environmental regulations

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree