Analytical Development Scientist supporting viral vector gene therapy product development.
Compensation
Compensation: $32.00-$36.00 per hour based on education and relatable industry experience.
Responsibilities
Execute analytical methods to support product characterization, process development, candidate selection, manufacturing support, and regulatory submissions.
Perform routine testing and data analysis using analytical techniques such as plate-based bioassays with flow cytometry, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and endotoxin methods.
Assist with method development, optimization, qualification, and troubleshooting to improve assay performance, robustness, and reproducibility.
Prepare and maintain analytical procedures, technical reports, protocols, and laboratory documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
Collaborate with internal teams to share analytical results, investigate technical issues, and support the rollout of analytical strategies across development programs.
Requirements
B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field
M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field
Lead process engineering for small molecule API manufacturing at Lilly’s new Medicine Foundry, driving technical assessment, process optimization, and equipment capability for GMP production.
Locations (2)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Lebanon, Indiana, United States
Compensation
$67,500 - $118,800
Responsibilities
Perform impact and risk assessments for unit operations
Learn lab and plant design for reactors including automation recipes and procedures
Ensure safety and compliance with internal Quality System and cGMP requirements
Assess rig fit and perform modeling, simulations, and experimental work
Engage with HSE, QA, Tech Services, Development, Operations, and other stakeholders
Requirements
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree
Nice to have: deep technical interest in Chemical Engineering
Assist in mammalian cell line development and protein production, generating and characterizing cell lines for internal research and customer programs.
Responsibilities
Own and drive workflows using mammalian cell culture, primarily working with suspension HEK and suspension CHO
Generate stable cell lines via transfection (ie electroporation) and selection and serve as the primary technical owner of many genetically distinct cell lines
Handle protein production workflows at different scales - deep well plates and shake flasks, potentially including small scale bioreactors such as the Ambr system
Execute downstream readouts such as cell counting, metabolite measurements, Octet BLI, flow cytometry
Perform single cell isolation using methods such as FACS, cell deposition, or Beacon
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
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