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At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked tirelessly to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The individual will be supporting the discovery program by developing both therapeutic and diagnostic radiolabeling processes and ensuring supply of materials. The individual will work collaboratively with internal team members and external partners to enable the supply of radiolabeled compounds for preclinical experiments.

Basic Requirements:

• BS/MS in organic chemistry, chemistry or a related discipline and 5+ years of relevant radiochemistry experience or PhD degree in organic chemistry, coordination/inorganic chemistry or radiochemistry.
• Proven ability to work independently with strong organization and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize projects and manage timelines in a fast-paced environmen

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop radiochemistry processes and formulations.
• Develop suitable analytical testing methods to characterize research batches.
• Produce, test, and supply radiolabeled compound batches to support preclinical evaluation of radiolabeled compounds internally/externally.
• Transfer radiochemistry and testing methods to team members and external partners.
• Train internal colleagues or external partners on radiochemistry processes and associated methods. Provide onsite/remote technical support to external partners as needed
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external team meetings
• Author applicable laboratory notebook entries, development reports, manuscripts for publication in journals and patents
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• BS/MS in organic chemistry, chemistry or a related discipline and 5+ years of relevant radiochemistry experience or PhD degree in organic chemistry, coordination/inorganic chemistry or radiochemistry.
• Proven ability to work independently with strong organization and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize projects and manage timelines in a fast-paced environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions