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Organization Overview:

Lilly is designing and building a Next Generation Biotech Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility in Limerick, Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from the ground up. Our new Limerick facility will be one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites and will include next-gen manufacturing technologies, and advanced data collection and analysis platforms that will result in safety and quality improvements, increased productivity, and variability reduction.

Responsibilities:

The **Senior Laboratory Analyst (Sr. Specialist - Analytical)**key responsibilities shall include but shall not be limited to:

• Executing analytical procedures in accordance with current corporate specifications and cGMP’s and for maintaining the relevant SOP’s.

• Building / Maintaining QCL digital systems in collaboration with site and external Digital teams.

• Reporting results into a computer storage system (LIMS), as well as performing testing using automated systems.

• Involved in the qualification of analytical instruments and in their routine maintenance.

• Development, validation and verification of new methodologies, as part of new product introductions or process improvement activities.

• Recognizing atypical assay behavior and normally encountered equipment failure.

• Involved in deviation investigations and will record any errors encountered, as per procedures and training.

• Following all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and involved in incident investigations as required.

• Responsible for the maintenance of an inventory of chemicals and supplies used to perform analytical testing.

• Assisting in the training of other personnel and as their level of skill develops, may be responsible for the full training of other Laboratory personnel.

• Responsible for adhering to, and improving, where appropriate, safety procedures to protect their other personnel and company property.

• Displaying a high level of integrity in the performance of their work.

• Relating well to other people with whom they come in contact, both within and outside of the laboratory area.

• Knowledgeable of general scientific methods and capable of learning and executing new techniques and instrumentation after appropriate training.

• May also be requested to partake in or lead area or cross-functional continuous improvement projects e.g. Six Sigma or other appropriate methodology.

Basic Requirements:

• Hons BSc in Analytical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) with a minimum of 3 years pharmaceutical experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of quality control operations with an emphasis on techniques such as immunoassays, quantitative PCR, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and spectroscopy.

• Proficiency in the use of multiple instrument platforms (e.g. Agilent, Beckman Coulter, Sciex, Molecular Devices, Applied Bioscience, etc.) and associated software applications (e.g. Soft Max Pro, Empower, Accuseq LIMS / LES systems)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the work.

• Demonstrated understanding of Data Integrity and its application in a Digital Laboratory.

• Highly competent with computer systems.

• Experience working in cross functional teams and proven ability in decision making.

• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving and experience in root cause analysis.

• Strong organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion.

• Self-motivated, positive and ability to work under pressure.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet business needs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mind-set. Demonstrated initiative – able to work proactively without direct supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to implement changes in technology and business systems / processes.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be able to travel for familiarization and training as required.

• May be required to work on a shift basis depending on production support needs. This can be further discussed at interview stage

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the Educational Requirements section.

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