Senior Scientist
- Employer
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Greenfield, IN, United States
- Start date
- Aug 5, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Associate Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Responsibilities
The Scientist/Sr. Scientist will use their skills and knowledge to optimize biopharmaceuticals and vaccines fermentation processes. The incumbent will participate in large molecule process development efforts (e.g., enzymes, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies etc.). S/He should be able to plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments. Design, review and make recommended changes to scientific protocols and procedures. This position will be responsible for implementing R&D strategies to optimize biological processes. This position is laboratory-based and will require routine interaction with scientists across multiple discovery and core research laboratories at Elanco. The incumbent scientist will be expected to support multiple projects at any given time. The ability to independently execute experiments, coupled with a "can do" attitude, is a must
Functions, Duties, Task:
- Support process development group with project-related activity such as microbial fermentation, cell culture, seed creation etc.
- Plan, execute and coordinate daily and weekly work schedule. Design, review and make recommended changes to scientific protocols and procedures.
- Maintain infrastructure of laboratory and an organized, clean and safe working environment.
- Schedule and perform maintenance of instruments/equipment. Evaluate new laboratory equipment.
- Use proper safety equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures. Takes responsibility for proper handling and disposal of biohazard materials and/or hazardous chemicals.
- Present results during team, project or unit meetings.
- Write reports, prepare SOPs/working procedures. Support preparation of tech transfer and registration documents.
- Perform data analysis and use results for the design of next experiment.
- Perform troubleshooting activities.
- Collaborate with other associates and scientists to facilitate knowledge exchange. Train and coach peers.
- Participate in project teams within the function.
- Work according to, and eventually ensure the compliance with, external and internal guidelines (e.g. SOP's, GxP, HSE, and AW).
- Supporting other technical development functions (e.g. analytical, DSP and formulation).
- Support projects from development to tech transfer in M&Q.
- Keep abreast of scientific literature in the field and able to provide expertise in evaluation of new platform technologies.
- When required, should be able to come during night/weekend and occasionally required to stay longer hours to support project work
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant scientific discipline (chemical or bio-chemical engineering, microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry) with minimum 5 years experience working on R&D projects in human or animal health industries preferably in fermentation process development area.
- Masters Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (chemical or bio-chemical engineering, microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry) with m inimum 2 years experience working on R&D projects in the human or animal health industries preferably in fermentation process development area.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Masters of Science Degree
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Highly focused and detail oriented,
- High personal ethical and quality standards.
- Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Knowledge and experience in using ELNs.
- Knowledge and experience in high throughput sample design and analysis.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical R&D laboratory.
- Experience in writing protocols and development reports.
- Experience with downstream processing and/or formulations of vaccines and/or therapeutic proteins a plus
Additional Information
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
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Company
Science has been our calling from the beginning. Colonel Eli Lilly founded the company in 1876 and charged employees to “take what you find here and make it better and better.” More than 147 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve, starting with discovering the best treatments for those who take our medicines and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live. Moreover, you can also count on the team at Lilly to be incredibly civic-minded, supporting our communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, and a creative and innovative can-do spirit.
- Location
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893 S Delaware St
Indianapolis
Indiana
46285
United States
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