Position Title: Post-Doc Scientist - Parenteral Product Network - TSMS Sterility Assurance and Microbiology Support
Pay Grade Level: R0
Job Function: TS/MS
Position Brand Description:Post-Doctoral Sterility Assurance and Microbiology Scientists at Lilly are responsible for:
- Ensuring reliability of our manufacturing systems
- Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
- Driving technical projects
- Maintaining our processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations
- Designing and developing improved Sterility Assurance and Applied Pharmaceutical Microbiology processes and controls
The position is a Post-Doctoral scientist position in the Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) organization. The position will provide technical and scientific support within a dynamic manufacturing environment for aseptic manufacturing and laboratory methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to advance technical capability associated to sterility assurance and applied pharmaceutical microbiology both in a manufacturing and laboratory environment.
Scientists actively contribute to the TS/MS organization and have extensive opportunities for involvement in cross-functional teams. This position allows for development of a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and the essential role scientists play in making medicine and creating real-world solutions.
Key Objectives/Deliverables- Work closely with site and cross-functional SMEs to drive alignment. Ensure control strategies are robust, consistent with regulatory and compliance expectations, and are continuously improved.
- Assume SME leadership role for a specific topic area within Sterility Assurance across the network, including harmonization of aspects of the topic area and dissemination of the knowledge across the network.
- Provide mentoring leadership to site SMEs to help continue to build capability and talent, particularly at the newer sites or where deep technical expertise is lacking.
- Building, maintaining, and growing capability across the organization in the sterility assurance space
- Benchmark industry trends and new technologies to ensure Lilly stays current with new trends and technologies and share with the network with the goal of staying current with industry best practices.
- Work with PR&D on new technology / platform development and implementation for pipeline products. Influence the agenda within PR&D to ensure the needs of Manufacturing are met, and the control strategies are fit-for-purpose for robust and compliant commercial manufacturing.
- Develop appropriate laboratory models for potential manufacturing solutions related to Sterility Assurance.
- Design, conduct, and analyze statistically-designed experiments.
- Strong technical writing and documentation of all work in an appropriate manner.
- Mentor lab associates to enhance their technical capabilities.
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Basic Requirements:- Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology and/or aseptic operations
- Requires a record of publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations / posters at scientific conferences.
- 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, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional Preferences:- This Post-Doctoral Scientist position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend to 3 years and for maximum of up to 4 years. You will have opportunities to apply for full time positions after your duration is complete.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently, as well as collaboratively in teams.
- Strong scheduling and organizational skills.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis.
- Ability to prioritize, attention to detail, critical decision-making skills, complex problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of the scientific method and scientific principles of microbiology.
- Understanding of general laboratory safety expectations.
- Minimal Travel Required
- Strong problem solving and communication skills.
- Prior laboratory work experience and experience with general microbiology laboratory testing techniques and practices.
- Effective time management
Education Requirements:- Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$58,000 - $123,200
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, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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