Post-Doctoral Scientist or Engineer - TSMS

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 25, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Post-Doctoral Scientist or Engineer - Fixed Duration Employment – TSMS When it comes to research and development, our goal is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that make life better for people around the world. It’s challenging, expensive and often filled with failure. But even when we fail, we advance medical science and understanding by learning more about diseases, biology and chemistry – ultimately bringing new solutions one step closer to reality. Over the course of our history, we have shed light on some of the toughest health care problems known to man – diabetes, heart disease, infectious diseases, neuroscience disorders, cancer and more. We could not pursue this without our research and development teams. Postdoctoral scientists and engineers help us continue this pursuit. During your experience you will get: Top industry research experience Mentoring by some of Lilly’s top scientists Laboratory and classroom training and education to further your development Collaboration and networking across dozens of postdoctoral scientists, engineers and researchers We are seeking an ambitious post-doctoral scientist or engineer, with strong research and communication skills, to contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions and developing next-generation solutions for spray drying as a means for the manufacture of particles for solid dosage formulation. In this role, you will collaborate with a team spanning synthetic molecule design and development along with technical services and manufacturing science personnel to: Start up and operate new pilot scale spray drying and secondary drying equipment. Design, develop, and execute pilot scale experiments to investigate the impact of equipment and parameter selections on the size and morphology of spray dried particles. Develop analytical techniques for the measurement of droplet size and velocity, such as phase doppler anemometry (PDA) and laser doppler velocimetry (LDV) and investigate the impacts of nozzle selection and operating parameters on both. Develop and help to refine models for atomization and single droplet drying to help predict particle size and morphology. Identify areas of key need across manufacturing and champion creative solutions to address those needs. Maintain external awareness and share learning to benefit the organizations. Present findings at conferences and publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals. Basic Job Requirements PhD in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, or similar. PhD degree expected before May 2026 Ability to identify and exploit new scientific concepts, employ strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated and adaptable Knowledge of momentum, heat, and mass transfer and their application in the engineering of particles with desired physical properties Proficient in data analysis and reporting Experience maintaining detailed records of experiments, observations, and results in electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and authoring technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles Experience in presenting data and findings in team meetings and contributing to scientific discussions Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.” Additional Skills/Preferences If you are described with these skills, you could be a great fit for the role: Strong background in solid dosage formulation Design and execution of laboratory and/or pilot scale experiments for particle synthesis to investigate the impact of equipment and parameter selection on particle physical properties Optimization of equipment and process parameters to improve yield, selectivity, and scalability Expertise in various analytical methods for measuring solid particle physical properties Current with the latest advancements in particle engineering and relevant literature Strong oral and written communicator with presentation experience, along with a strong publication record Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab, gPROMS Formulated Products, or similar Strong interpersonal skills and experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments Track record of ensuring compliance with safety protocols and contributing to a culture of pilot plant and/or laboratory safety Additional Information Positions Location: Indianapolis, Indiana. This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of one year with the potential to extend based on project needs. You will have opportunities to apply for full-time positions after your duration is satisfactorily completed. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,000 - $123,200 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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