Analytical Chemist

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Eli Lilly and Company seeks an Analytical Chemist to engage with scientists across Eli Lilly’s Development and Manufacturing organizations to identify and develop ground-breaking analytical technologies as well as trends in analytical chemistry and chemical engineering. The scientist will enable the design, development, and implementation of analytical methodologies for the physical property and solid-state characterization of raw materials, drug substances and drug products. The candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team environment, utilizing multiple analytical techniques, including but not limited to scanning electron and optical microscopy, spectroscopy, particle size techniques, and crystal form analysis by X-ray powder diffraction. In addition, the candidate will also develop image analysis and instrument integration strategies to build automated data analysis workflows and automated sampling from crystallization processes. #LI-DNI 

Position requires a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field and 2 years of academic or employment experience with optical spectroscopy, and instrument engineering in the characterization and quantitation of physical properties. Background in software or programming (python or R) to enable communication between instrument platforms. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of 2 years of experience with data interpretation, including the application of chemometrics, multivariate modelling, understanding of machine learning tools, and other data manipulation methods; and 2 years of experience with multiple analytical techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy, image analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction. Up to 5% domestic and international travel required. #LI-DNI 

Job location: Indianapolis, IN. To apply, please visit https://jobsearch.lilly.com/ and enter job requisition number R-82270 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Beth L. Berry, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285.  

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s 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 Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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