Scientist Chemical Hazards Lab Synthetic Molecule Design and Development
Eli Lilly and Company
14 hours ago
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Help ensure people and environment are safe and company safety policies are followed.
- Comply with procedures (including GMP, safety, and applicable regulations) and participate in PRD Quality system maintenance.
- Develop/review project plans and timetables; update and communicate progress; propose changes as needed.
- Set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate/adjust process safety testing equipment or coordinate with vendors (RC1/EasyMax for reaction calorimetry; DSC/ARC for screening).
- Manage outsourcing of specialized safety testing (e.g., dust hazard testing).
- Document procedures/results in lab notebooks and author/review/approve scientific reports.
- Prepare reports summarizing safety testing data and recommendations.
- Execute projects timely with attention to detail.
- Evaluate new equipment and techniques; develop technical proficiency and apply sound judgment and safe work practices.
- Pursue continuous learning and growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related engineering/scientific field.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience with synthetic molecule drug substance process development tools (HPLC, GC, IR).
- Experience evaluating process safety (thermal decomposition, gas generation, vent sizing, static/conductivity, dust explosivity) and industrial hygiene risk assessments.
- Knowledge of dust explosivity (Kst, Pmax) test methods applicable to commercial scale and data interpretation.
- Experience with commercial-scale process design and safe operating conditions.
- Leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; persuasion/influence/negotiation; mentoring; passion for chemical process safety.
Location/Travel:
- Indianapolis, IN; less than 10% travel.
- Help ensure people and environment are safe and company safety policies are followed.
- Comply with procedures (including GMP, safety, and applicable regulations) and participate in PRD Quality system maintenance.
- Develop/review project plans and timetables; update and communicate progress; propose changes as needed.
- Set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate/adjust process safety testing equipment or coordinate with vendors (RC1/EasyMax for reaction calorimetry; DSC/ARC for screening).
- Manage outsourcing of specialized safety testing (e.g., dust hazard testing).
- Document procedures/results in lab notebooks and author/review/approve scientific reports.
- Prepare reports summarizing safety testing data and recommendations.
- Execute projects timely with attention to detail.
- Evaluate new equipment and techniques; develop technical proficiency and apply sound judgment and safe work practices.
- Pursue continuous learning and growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related engineering/scientific field.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience with synthetic molecule drug substance process development tools (HPLC, GC, IR).
- Experience evaluating process safety (thermal decomposition, gas generation, vent sizing, static/conductivity, dust explosivity) and industrial hygiene risk assessments.
- Knowledge of dust explosivity (Kst, Pmax) test methods applicable to commercial scale and data interpretation.
- Experience with commercial-scale process design and safe operating conditions.
- Leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; persuasion/influence/negotiation; mentoring; passion for chemical process safety.
Location/Travel:
- Indianapolis, IN; less than 10% travel.