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Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Process Engineer – Biologics

Eli Lilly and Company

. Support the Lebanon facility with a focus on biologics drug substance manufacturing, including upstream cell culture/fermentation and downstream purification, filtration, and formulation unit operations .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesSenior💰 $67,500 - $173,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in biologics drug substance manufacturing, including upstream and downstream unit operations, while ensuring compliance with cGMP and quality standards. Proficient in process optimization, technical assessment, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Biologics Drug Substance ManufacturingUpstream Cell Culture/FermentationDownstream Purification/FiltrationDeltaV Process Control SystemsSingle-Use Technology Systems

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Hard Skills
Bioreactor OperationChromatographyCentrifugationProcess CharacterizationRisk AssessmentImpact AssessmentContamination Control StrategiesChemical Engineering PrinciplesProcess ValidationQuality System Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationCreativity and InitiativeMentoring and Guidance
Tools & Technologies
DynochemAspenElectronic Lab NotebooksSCADA SystemsAutomation Recipes
Industry Keywords
BiotechPharmaceuticalCMO EnvironmentRegulatory SubmissionsINDBLACTD ModulesProcess EngineeringSafety PoliciesEnvironmental Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Lebanon facility with a focus on biologics drug substance manufacturing, including upstream cell culture/fermentation and downstream purification, filtration, and formulation unit operations
  • Solve technical challenges involving equipment design
  • Develop and sustain process knowledge
  • Optimize processes and manage equipment capabilities
  • Provide technical assessment and support for production operations
  • Perform impact and risk assessments for unit operations
  • Learn lab and plant reactor designs, including automation recipes and procedures
  • Ensure people and the environment are safe and company safety policies are followed
  • Ensure processing equipment complies with internal Quality System requirements, engineering standards, and cGMP requirements
  • Engage with HSE, Quality Assurance, Tech Services, Development, Operations, FUME/C&Q, Automation, Maintenance, Environmental Monitoring, and Manufacturing
  • Author, review, or approve technical reports covering basis of design, facility fit assessments, process characterization, and comparability considerations
  • Support scale-up/scale-down strategy and troubleshooting for biologics unit operations
  • Incorporate cell culture media/feed strategies, chemical engineering first principles, viral clearance requirements, and contamination control strategies
  • Identify and communicate quality issues
  • Develop or review project plans and timetables
  • Support process and equipment improvements and technology advancements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS or MS in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environment supporting the process engineering of biologics drug substance manufacturing or development
  • Demonstrated experience with upstream and/or downstream biologics unit operations, including bioreactors, media prep, centrifugation, chromatography, or filtration
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Deep technical interest and understanding in biologics/bioprocess engineering
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and serve as point of accountability
  • Experience with single-use technology systems and associated engineering considerations
  • Experience with DeltaV, bioreactor SCADA/process chromatography control systems, Dynochem, Aspen, and/or electronic lab notebooks
  • Familiarity with biologics regulatory submissions, including IND, BLA, and CTD modules
  • Familiarity with process characterization and validation requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse Process Team
  • Understanding of process control systems relevant to biologics unit operations
  • Creativity and initiative to identify and implement improvement opportunities
  • Ability to guide and mentor others through processes
  • Flexibility to meet business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company bonus depending, in part, on company and individual performance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible benefits, including 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, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities