TSMS- Scientist, Upstream Full-time

Scientist Upstream – Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS)

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it's work worth doing. If you're driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

As our biologics pipeline continues to expand, Eli Lilly & Company has invested in a state-of-the-art new facility in Richmond, VA. To support this exciting new GMP manufacturing facility and ensure a safe and successful start-up, we are seeking talented individuals to contribute to establishing Lilly Richmond as a reliable supplier of our innovative medicines and furthering our goal of making a difference to people's lives.

The TS/MS Upstream Scientist will provide technical support for introducing and supporting upstream cell culture manufacturing processes from startup through routine operations. This role will provide technical expertise for the laboratory startup activities including design, instrument procurement and qualification in supporting upstream operations. The successful applicant will have technical expertise in laboratory scale models for upstream operations and demonstrate strong data-driven problem-solving capabilities. They will work to continuously improve process efficiency by implementing new technologies and process improvements, in addition to supporting investigation. This role will leverage data analytics, process analytical technology (PAT), and laboratory-scale models, to drive process improvement for the new facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in supporting upstream manufacturing and associated laboratory models.
• Understand purpose and capability of each upstream unit operation and the impact of equipment on the process. Understand molecule-specific control strategy and basis of specifications and critical quality attributes.
• Work with the network and development organizations to ensure a well-understood, robust and fit-for-purpose laboratory models are developed and transferred. Utilize process monitoring tools to support data driven decisions to ensure process consistency and robustness
• Understand basic statistical methodologies and engage with statisticians on data analysis
• Support process improvement initiatives and their implementation
• Author scientific reports and technical documentation
• Understand and ensure compliance with safety, compliance, and regulatory expectations

Basic Requirements

• BSc in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Additional Preferences

• MSc in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity.
• Self-starter with high initiative and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments and teams.

Work Environment

• Onsite
• This is an 8-hour day role. As a manufacturing support function, the need for occasional evening or weekend support can arise.

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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 $66,000 – $116,600. 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.