Eli Lilly

Senior Research Associate-Quality Control Biochemistry

Posted on: 18 Aug 2021

Branchburg Twp, NJ

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, finished goods, and stability samples by appropriate biochemical methods as assigned by Supervisor.  Performs routine QC responsibilities as needed.  May lead projects such as method validation activities. Applies acceptable cGMP practices during execution of all work tasks.  Works independently with moderate supervisory guidance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Perform routine QC responsibilities as assigned by supervisor such as:

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of test articles as assigned by supervisor by appropriate biochemical methods such as: ELISA, qPCR and Cell Based Bioassay.

Demonstrate initiative to perform routine QC responsibilities such as sample coordination, lab equipment maintenance, QC document management, QC inventory control and reconciliation of sample requests/documents as needed.

Monitor laboratory equipment for temperature and conformance to specifications

Demonstrate initiative to assure performance of routine QC responsibilities. 

Apply acceptable cGMP practices during execution of all work tasks

Work independently with minimal supervisory guidance. Exhibit strong teamwork skills. 

Update supervisor of progress on frequent basis.  Seek additional guidance as needed.

Use scientific expertise to provide assistance to coworkers for troubleshooting.

Perform independent assignments such as:

Compile and analyze data for documentation of test procedures and preparation of reports/graphs.

Conduct document reviews and author standard operating procedures (SOPs).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION:   

BS or MS in a related science such as a Biology or Biochemistry with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Excellent working knowledge of cGMP regulations is required. 

Additions Skills/Preferences:

Excellent teamwork and communication skills.  Attentive to detail.  Good computer skills.

Ability to work independently and achieve problem resolution with minimal supervision.

Eli Lilly

Indianapolis, IN

Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Human Pharmaceutical Products and Animal Health Products. It offers endocrinology products for the treatment of diabetes; osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men; and human growth hormone deficiency and pediatric growth conditions.

The company also provides neuroscience products for the treatment of depressive disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain; schizophrenia; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder; and positron emission tomography imaging of beta-amyloid neurotic plaques in adult brains, as well as migraine prevention. In addition, it offers immunology products for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis; oncology products to treat non-small cell lung, colorectal, head and neck, pancreatic, metastatic breast, ovarian, bladder, and metastatic gastric cancers, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma; and cardiovascular products to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and acute coronary syndrome.

Further, the company provides animal health products, such as cattle feed additives; leanness and performance enhancers for swine and cattle; antibiotics to treat respiratory and enteric diseases in swine and poultry; anticoccidial agents for poultry use; and chewable tablets that kill fleas and prevent heartworm diseases. Additionally, it offers vaccines to prevent bordetella, Lyme disease, rabies, and parvovirus.

The company has collaboration agreements with Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.; Incyte Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; AstraZeneca; Nektar Therapeutics; NextCure, Inc.; Dicerna Pharmaceuticals; AC Immune SA; and Avidity Biosciences, Inc. Eli Lilly and Company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.