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Biologist - QC

Employer
Eli Lilly and Company
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Start date
Mar 20, 2023

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Discipline
Quality, Quality Control, Science/R&D, Biology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description:

The Biologist – QC - IAPI (Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) performs accurate and timely testing of routine and some non-routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines.  The biologist completes second person verification of others results.  The biologist also participates in laboratory root cause investigations, equipment evaluations and qualification, and some quality system improvement initiatives by executing well-defined protocols and procedures.  The biologist shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Sample Analysis and Reporting

  • Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as requested.
  • Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols.  Uses technical knowledge in the review and interpretation of data for conformances to procedures, standards and protocols and/or real-time recognition of aberrant data and results.
  • Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards and GMP requirements.
  • May perform holistic review of data for release of data from the laboratory.

Problem Solving

  • Recognizes when a deviation from procedures, etc. has occurred and initiates and participates in a Root Cause Investigation.
  • Performs investigations for deviations.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

  • Assist in improvement of quality systems by creating or revising worksheets and other lab documentation systems.
  • Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.
  • Contributes to development of Periodic Quality Evaluation (PQE).
  • Reviews SOPs for executable as written.
  • Shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group.

Lab Operations

  • Write protocols for non-routine testing or validation with appropriate guidance.
  • Develop equipment qualification protocols with appropriate guidance.
  • Perform routine equipment calibrations or maintenance.
  • Comply with and implement safety standards.
  • Execute notification to management when required by procedures or standards.
  • Initiate change controls and deviations.
  • Train and mentor others.  Develop training materials.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree (4 year College) in a science field related to the lab (e.g., chemistry for chem. Labs or micro or biology for micro lab) or 7-10 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP (analytical or microbiology) lab.

Additional Preferences:

  • Proficiency with computer systems LIMS, Empower, Excel, etc.
  • Ability to work in a lab environment, including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety required equipment and considerations.
  • Demonstrate strong math and documentation skills.
  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.

Other Information:

  • Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
  • May be required to provide 24 hour cell coverage, as necessary.
  • Overtime or weekend work required, as necessary.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly 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.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.


As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law). 

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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. 

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893 S Delaware St
Indianapolis
Indiana
46285
United States

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