Sr. Scientist-QC Biochemistry

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Organization Overview:

Lilly employees embrace Operational Excellence in everything we do, to achieve our mission of Making Medicine with Safety First & Quality Always; following our common purpose under TEAM Lilly and our Manufacturing Standards under the strict code of conduct guided by our Red Book assuring data integrity in all we do to deliver a reliable supply of medicine for people around the world.

Position Brand Description:

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental/water samples, finished goods and stability samples by appropriate biochemical methods as assigned by supervisor. Perform routine QC responsibilities as needed. Apply acceptable cGMP practices during execution of all work tasks. Work independently with moderate supervisory guidance.

Responsibilities:

Manage for Results /Strategic Planning:

Perform routine QC responsibilities as assigned by supervisor such as (as applicable):

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of test articles as assigned by supervisor by appropriate biochemical methods such as: SDS-PAGE, HPLC, CESDS, ELISA, Cell Based Bioassay, etc.
• Demonstrate initiative to perform routine QC responsibilities such as sample coordination, lab equipment maintenance, QC document management, QC inventory control and reconciliation of sample requests/documents as needed.
• Monitor laboratory equipment for temperature and conformance to specifications.
• Apply acceptable cGMP practices during execution of all work tasks.
• Work independently with minimal supervisory guidance. Exhibit strong teamwork skills.
• Update supervisor of progress at scheduled intervals. Seek additional guidance as needed.
• Use scientific expertise to provide assistance for troubleshooting, laboratory investigations and problem resolution. Suggest process improvements to QC management.
• Perform assay data review.

  Perform independent assignments such as:

  • Compile data and prepare graphs for documentation of test procedures and preparation of reports.
  • Conduct document reviews, author standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assay review.
  • Lead special projects such as method validation, troubleshooting, optimization, and investigations.

    
    Basic Requirements:

  • BS or MS in a related science (such as a Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry) with 3 - 5 years of related experience.
• Good working knowledge of cGMP regulations is required.

  
  Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervisory guidance.

Additional Information:

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