Analytical Chemist II/Analyst II - Indianapolis, IN (179923)

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.

However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

The Biologist II will be responsible for sample preparation and extraction, instrument maintenance and operation, data reduction and documentation of all aspects of the protocol. They will be responsible to keep equipment, samples and chemical inventories and supervise the lab consumables organization and storage. The Biologist II will be able to independently perform the experimental design as outlined in protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

• Sample management including sample inventory in -80 degree freezer, sample pickup and preparation of clinical and preclinical cohorts


• Analyze matrices of various biological tissues including cells/media, plasma, serum and various mammalian tissues requiring pulverization and diluting/extracting samples for assay preparation, creating run lists and batch files


• Chemical inventory management that includes ordering and maintaining stocks of standard and internal standard powders and updating the inventory regularly in Excel


• Assay maintenance to include ordering consumables and ensuring delivery of material and recording appropriately


• Instrument maintenance and status to include MS and LC run status (pressure, column etc) and troubleshooting LC/MS issues as they arise.


• Prepare LC mobile phases


• Refilling solvent bottles on the LC for overnight and weekend runs


• Complete regular computer backups and rebooting to comply with Lilly IT policies


• General Lab maintenance


• Data analysis of complex matrices to ensure high quality data by reviewing calibration curves, quality controls and sample integrity


• Complete electronic lab note booking to include excellent docoumentation from sample preparation to reporting.


• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.


• Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.


• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.


• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Strong analytical thinking skills.  Demonstrated ability to articulate issues and extract and synthesize complex issues into key focus


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Proven record to collaborate and network across a wide variety of functions and wor effectively with internal and external partners.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast paced team environment, meet deadlines, maintain detailed documentation and prioritize work on multiple projects.


• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients


• Individual and Team work ethic


• Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel


• Attention to detail


• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement


• Champions company values including team engagement


• Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively


• Technical problem solving and process improvement skills


• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools a plus

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in wet biochemistry


• Previous experience with data analysis

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.