Post-Doctoral Scientist – Materials Science
Eli Lilly and Company
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Other
Position Brand Description
Provides research and technical support for materials and polymer science activities within the Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) organization, contributing to the characterization, evaluation, and qualification of materials used across Lilly's pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on materials and/or polymer science relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing, container closure systems, or drug delivery devices.
- Design, execute, and interpret experiments to characterize material properties (mechanical, chemical, thermal, surface) and structure-property relationships.
- Build and apply knowledge of materials used in parenteral and/or device platforms, including composition, specifications, and compatibility.
- Investigate material performance, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes; support root cause analyses.
- Collaborate to design and execute studies (extractables/leachables, product compatibility, sterilization compatibility).
- Integrate findings into specifications, control strategies, and technical reports.
- Author technical reports, protocols, and scientific documentation.
- Stay current with emerging materials science research, industry trends, and regulatory expectations.
- Present findings to stakeholders; contribute to publications/patents/conferences where appropriate.
- Mentor lab associates/students as opportunities arise.
- Work independently and collaboratively in global, cross-functional teams.
Basic Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated research experience in materials science and/or polymer science.
- Strong understanding of material characterization and structure-property relationships.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations/posters.
- Authorization to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas.
Additional Preferences
- Experience with pharmaceutical materials, container closure systems, or drug delivery devices.
- GMP and regulatory familiarity.
- Polymer processing, biocompatibility assessment, or sterilization compatibility (gamma, e-beam, EtO).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and technical writing/communication.
Education Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or related field.
Other Information
- Fixed duration (typically two years), potentially extendable up to four years.
Provides research and technical support for materials and polymer science activities within the Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) organization, contributing to the characterization, evaluation, and qualification of materials used across Lilly's pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on materials and/or polymer science relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing, container closure systems, or drug delivery devices.
- Design, execute, and interpret experiments to characterize material properties (mechanical, chemical, thermal, surface) and structure-property relationships.
- Build and apply knowledge of materials used in parenteral and/or device platforms, including composition, specifications, and compatibility.
- Investigate material performance, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes; support root cause analyses.
- Collaborate to design and execute studies (extractables/leachables, product compatibility, sterilization compatibility).
- Integrate findings into specifications, control strategies, and technical reports.
- Author technical reports, protocols, and scientific documentation.
- Stay current with emerging materials science research, industry trends, and regulatory expectations.
- Present findings to stakeholders; contribute to publications/patents/conferences where appropriate.
- Mentor lab associates/students as opportunities arise.
- Work independently and collaboratively in global, cross-functional teams.
Basic Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated research experience in materials science and/or polymer science.
- Strong understanding of material characterization and structure-property relationships.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations/posters.
- Authorization to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas.
Additional Preferences
- Experience with pharmaceutical materials, container closure systems, or drug delivery devices.
- GMP and regulatory familiarity.
- Polymer processing, biocompatibility assessment, or sterilization compatibility (gamma, e-beam, EtO).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and technical writing/communication.
Education Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or related field.
Other Information
- Fixed duration (typically two years), potentially extendable up to four years.