Eli Lilly and Company · 13 hours ago
Sr. Principal - Scientist - (QC - Analytical Equipment Support)
US, Houston TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65K/yr - $169K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The role involves providing technical leadership for analytical instrumentation, maintaining advanced analytical equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain advanced analytical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytical findings into practical applications
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, performing routine maintenance, calibration and qualification activities
Design and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment performance and efficiency
Stay updated with the latest advancements in analytical equipment, methodologies, and engineering practices
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
Manage comprehensive equipment life cycle
Represent Lilly Houston in Global Lab Equipment Network
Adhere to global quality standards related to computer systems
Identify systemic issues affecting analytical testing in QC
Research and recommend new technologies
Serve as a technical mentor for Scientists and Technicians within and outside QC
Work with both internal and external organizations in instrument selection, usage, and troubleshooting
Coordinate with lab SMEs for procurement, set-up, and validation of lab equipment
Create maintenance work instructions and establish engineering controls
Manage the drafting and review of cGMP documents
Manage/Develop maintenance strategies and author qualification protocols
Participate in self-assessments and regulatory inspections/audits
Provide technical review and Second Person Verification (SPV)
Maintain and improve quality systems
Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., observations) investigations including the preparation as required of relevant technical documents, such as: Change Controls, Analytical Investigations, Validation Protocols, Procedures and Quality System Management Review, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (chemistry or engineering is preferred) and 1+ year of experience in a GMP regulated environment OR 10+ years of experience managing maintenance, analytical equipment, or similar role in a GMP regulated environment
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Preferred
Experience in an engineering, maintenance, or technical support area
Recognized by others as having technical expertise of analytical equipment functionality
Demonstrate scientific and technical expertise
Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Decision making
Multi-tasking
Ability to prioritize
Complex instrumentation problem solving
Experience in a GMP/GLP environment
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues
Familiarity with various analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry
Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Experience in project management and leadership
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to analytical equipment
Strong knowledge of analytical principles, methodologies, and engineering practices
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in relevant scientific and engineering software and tools
Benefits
Company bonus
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5B2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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