Postgraduate Analytical Scientist

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Location: Dundurrow, Kinsale, Cork

Work Type : 4 days on site, 1 day WFH

Hours : 39 hour week

Type: 2 year contract

Eli Lilly and Company, is an international pharmaceutical corporation dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and marketing healthcare products for humans. Through biotechnology, chemistry, and genetic medicine, our scientists work to address some of the world's most pressing health challenges. Lilly is renowned for its dedication to innovation, ethical practices, and improving the lives of people globally through its medications.

The Postgraduate Analytical Sciences role is designed to facilitate the development of essential competencies for postgraduates by providing support across a range of business practices within the QC laboratory.

This two-year program features a rotational structure, offering candidates exposure to key QC business areas such as API and biopharmaceutical commercialization and supply. Additionally, participants will gain experience in the various aspects of a fully operational QC and analytical sciences laboratory, including routine analytical testing, characterization, validation, and the implementation of control strategies. 

Lifecycle management of existing technologies and instrumentation will be a further aspect of the role.  Given the increasing need for more in-depth molecule information and the complexity of assets, the identification and implementation of new or improved technologies will be required.  Active participation in cross functional teams within the internal/external manufacturing sites and development will be required to understand manufacturing and regulatory requirements while also providing the analytical technical leadership and perspective to meet the manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities:  

• Support the introduction, validation and on-going technical agenda for pipeline and commercial analytical methods and technology.
•  Support the validation of robust scientifically advanced methods, with the required performance attributes, to satisfy stakeholder needs.
• Execute and/or oversee analytical activities in accordance with local procedure and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource for one or more technologies or business systems within QC. Responsibilities may include identifying, sourcing, installing, and qualifying new equipment. 
• Work with onsite technical teams to improve the state of validation and drive analytical variability reduction.
• Support and participate in self-inspection or other audits with particular reference to the analytical aspects of cGMPs as defined by the Health Authorities, Food and Drug Administration, etc.
• Influence the Business/ external partners on critical issues to meet end goals – understand the external context/environment to achieve these goals
• Attend and contribute to relevant technical fora.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• MSc Analytical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) or PhD/Post Doctorate Level in Analytical Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) 
• Technical expertise in analytical chemistry/biochemistry/microbiological techniques, such as separation sciences, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry techniques, immunoassays, bioburden techniques  
• With safety as the priority excellent laboratory techniques
• Strong technical problem-solving ability both independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated to work independently to produce high quality work in an efficient manner.
•  High attention to detail in all aspects of the work. 

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• High learning agility and flexibility to achieve the required outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following chemical, peptide or protein synthesis
• Development and implementation of multi-attribute methods (PAT or offline)
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and solution discovery
• Ability to resolve conflict, and promote good decision making among team members

Key Attributes: 

• Business Awareness: High performance in delivery of their work. Looks at better, simpler ways, takes initiative and will run proactively with actions. Demonstrated self-management, prioritization, and organizational skills. 

• Learning agility and Curiosity: High learning agility and flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize problems, develop, and implement solutions.

• Positive Influence: Demonstrated ability to address issues as they arise and act accordingly. Trusted in the team to follow through on actions.  Is interested in own performance and seeks feedback to improve.

• Relationship Builder: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain key relationships across all levels in the organization.

• Ability to influence people: Demonstrated ability influence and motivate in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to influence peers and across functions.

• Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills, written and oral in 1:1 and group situations.

• Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to be decisive and make well informed decisions for the benefit of the team.  Demonstrated ability to collate required information and ask the appropriate questions of peers to get to the best solution.

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