Post-Doctoral Associate, Visual Inspection
Eli Lilly and Company
September 04, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Post-Doctoral Associate, Visual Inspection (Full Time, Fixed Duration)
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical/scientific support to develop automated and manual inspection strategies to detect particulate and container defects in parenteral drug products.
- Ensure reliability of manufacturing and quality systems.
- Search for and implement continuous improvements.
- Drive technical and scientific projects.
- Maintain processes in compliance with US and global regulations.
- Design and develop inspection strategies and control systems for parenteral drug products.
- Design/execute experiments to advance inspection science, probability of detection (PoD) modeling, and particle characterization.
- Provide technical support for inspection qualification (automated and manual), conduct tech transfer as needed.
- Strong technical writing/documentation; mentor lab associates.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
- Apply scientific principles for visual inspection; understand defect/container/inspection interactions.
- Characterize and assess risk profile of particulate/container defects (vials, syringes, cartridges).
- Build laboratory-scale models and defect libraries for qualification studies.
- Run and analyze statistically designed experiments (e.g., PoD studies, Knapp reject zone); evaluate AI-based strategies.
Basic Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
- Experience/proficiency in particle characterization, materials analysis, or optical/imaging systems.
- Publications and scientific conference presentations/posters.
- Authorized to work in the US full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visa/work authorization.
Duration/Location:
- Fixed two years (potential to extend to 3; max up to 4). Location: Indianapolis, IN.
Benefits/Pay (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $58,000–$123,200; company bonus for eligible full-time employees; comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical/scientific support to develop automated and manual inspection strategies to detect particulate and container defects in parenteral drug products.
- Ensure reliability of manufacturing and quality systems.
- Search for and implement continuous improvements.
- Drive technical and scientific projects.
- Maintain processes in compliance with US and global regulations.
- Design and develop inspection strategies and control systems for parenteral drug products.
- Design/execute experiments to advance inspection science, probability of detection (PoD) modeling, and particle characterization.
- Provide technical support for inspection qualification (automated and manual), conduct tech transfer as needed.
- Strong technical writing/documentation; mentor lab associates.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
- Apply scientific principles for visual inspection; understand defect/container/inspection interactions.
- Characterize and assess risk profile of particulate/container defects (vials, syringes, cartridges).
- Build laboratory-scale models and defect libraries for qualification studies.
- Run and analyze statistically designed experiments (e.g., PoD studies, Knapp reject zone); evaluate AI-based strategies.
Basic Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
- Experience/proficiency in particle characterization, materials analysis, or optical/imaging systems.
- Publications and scientific conference presentations/posters.
- Authorized to work in the US full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visa/work authorization.
Duration/Location:
- Fixed two years (potential to extend to 3; max up to 4). Location: Indianapolis, IN.
Benefits/Pay (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $58,000–$123,200; company bonus for eligible full-time employees; comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.