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Job description
Post-Doctoral Scientists at Lilly are responsible for:
Ensuring reliability of manufacturing systems
Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
Driving technical projects
Maintaining processes in compliance with US and global regulations
Designing and developing drug processes and delivery systems
The position provides technical and scientific support for development of commercial processes (synthesis and purification) for biomolecules including proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments to advance process knowledge, process optimization, and production technical transfer.
Key objectives/deliverables:
Understand scientific principles for manufacturing intermediates, drug substances, and drug products (chemistry and equipment interaction)
Understand chemistry and stability of small molecules, peptides, and/or biomolecules
Develop laboratory-scale models for key synthesis/purification steps
Design, conduct, and analyze statistically designed experiments to optimize processing conditions
Understand scale-up requirements and partner with pilot plant as needed
Provide technical support for process development areas
Write and document work appropriately
Mentor lab associates
Participate in technology transfer as needed
Work independently and collaboratively
Basic requirements:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or related fields
Demonstrated experience in protein, oligonucleotide, and peptide chemistry and/or purification
Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations/posters at scientific conferences
Additional information:
Fixed duration: two years with potential to extend to 3 years; up to 4 years total; opportunities to apply for full-time roles afterward
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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