Principal Biologist
Eli Lilly and Company
5 hours ago
On-site
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Clinical Research and Development
Position: Principal Microbiologist
Responsibilities:
- Perform accurate, timely microbiological and chemical testing of routine/non-routine lab samples per GMP and safety guidelines (water, clean steam, environmental monitoring, compressed gases, and product).
- Complete data review as required; record data per lab procedures/standards and GMP.
- Participate in/document lab and deviation investigations; provide technical support.
- Support equipment qualifications, method transfers/verifications, continuous improvement, and document authorship.
- Troubleshoot equipment and methods; identify/communicate improvement opportunities.
- Share technical best practices; provide team training (e.g., sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity, growth promotion, suitability testing).
- Support lean lab and 5S initiatives; maintain lab supply/inventory.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in life/applied science (Biology/Microbiology preferred).
- 5+ years’ experience in a GMP microbiology laboratory.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly will not sponsor/aid work authorization/visas.
Preferred (not required):
- Experience with LIMS/MODA; Quality Management systems.
- Microbiology techniques/instrumentation (aseptic techniques, conductivity, TOC, sterility, endotoxin, bioburden, enumeration/identification, particulate matter).
- Operational excellence (lean/5S).
Additional/Benefits:
- Mon–Fri, occasional weekend support.
- Eligible for 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits (e.g., EAP/fitness).
Responsibilities:
- Perform accurate, timely microbiological and chemical testing of routine/non-routine lab samples per GMP and safety guidelines (water, clean steam, environmental monitoring, compressed gases, and product).
- Complete data review as required; record data per lab procedures/standards and GMP.
- Participate in/document lab and deviation investigations; provide technical support.
- Support equipment qualifications, method transfers/verifications, continuous improvement, and document authorship.
- Troubleshoot equipment and methods; identify/communicate improvement opportunities.
- Share technical best practices; provide team training (e.g., sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity, growth promotion, suitability testing).
- Support lean lab and 5S initiatives; maintain lab supply/inventory.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in life/applied science (Biology/Microbiology preferred).
- 5+ years’ experience in a GMP microbiology laboratory.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly will not sponsor/aid work authorization/visas.
Preferred (not required):
- Experience with LIMS/MODA; Quality Management systems.
- Microbiology techniques/instrumentation (aseptic techniques, conductivity, TOC, sterility, endotoxin, bioburden, enumeration/identification, particulate matter).
- Operational excellence (lean/5S).
Additional/Benefits:
- Mon–Fri, occasional weekend support.
- Eligible for 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits (e.g., EAP/fitness).