Chemist - QC

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.  At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are committed to discovering life-changing medicines, improving disease management, and giving back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We're looking for talented scientists who are passionate about quality, innovation, and making a difference in patients' lives.

As a Chemist I, you will perform laboratory testing to support product quality and compliance within a GMP-regulated environment. You will execute routine and non-routine testing, interpret analytical data, troubleshoot laboratory issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise while collaborating with colleagues across the organization to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

Analytical Testing & Data Review Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing following approved procedures, protocols, and GMP requirements. Review, interpret, and document analytical results accurately and thoroughly. Perform second-person verification (SPV) of laboratory data generated by other analysts. Identify and communicate abnormal results or trends and participate in investigations as needed. Enter data into laboratory systems and ensure documentation is complete and compliant. Laboratory Operations & Quality Support laboratory investigations, including root cause analyses and deviation investigations. Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and processes. Assist in developing, revising, and improving laboratory documentation, worksheets, and procedures. Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and usability. Contribute to equipment qualification activities, calibration, and maintenance. Continuous Improvement & Collaboration Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency. Support change controls, deviations, and other quality system activities. Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues and site teams. Assist with training and mentoring team members and may help develop training materials. Safety Follow all site and corporate safety requirements. Maintain a safe laboratory environment and actively support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related scientific discipline.

Experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally within a GMP-regulated industry. Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UV spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE), or similar technologies. Experience with laboratory systems such as LIMS and Microsoft Office applications. Strong data analysis, mathematical, and documentation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions. Comfortable working in a laboratory setting and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). What You'll Gain Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques and laboratory technologies. Opportunities to participate in investigations, quality improvements,