Summary
Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team. This role operates at the interface of medicinal and process chemistry, focusing on designing and synthesizing novel chemical targets. The position emphasizes applying modern synthetic chemistry—specifically single-electron chemistry (photochemistry and/or electrochemistry)—combined with an engineering mindset for scale-up, continuous processing, and automation to advance drug discovery efforts.
Postdoctoral Scientist: Advancing Drug Discovery through Innovative Synthetic & Medicinal Chemistry at Eli Lilly, US
Position Overview
| Category | Details |
| Title | Postdoctoral Scientist – Synthetic & Medicinal Chemistry |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Scientist |
| Research Area | Synthetic & Medicinal Chemistry |
| Location | Boulder, Colorado (and Louisville, CO) |
| Job ID | R-108051 |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Essential: PhD in synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Work Authorization: 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.
- Required Skills:
- Strong foundation in modern synthetic and/or medicinal chemistry with hands-on bench expertise.
- Proficiency in standard analytical/purification techniques (NMR, HPLC, LC–MS).
- Strongly Preferred:
- Experience in single-electron chemistry (photochemistry and/or electrochemistry).
- Engineering aptitude (continuous/flow chemistry, reaction engineering, process development, or automation).
- Additional Assets: Experience with data science (Python, R), DoE (Design of Experiments), and a strong track record of scientific publication.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment to:
- Conceptualize and execute new synthetic methodologies.
- Purify and characterize complex chemical intermediates and final compounds.
- Apply and develop single-electron chemistry approaches to enable new bond disconnections.
- Utilize modern technologies such as continuous flow processing and automated high-throughput screening.
- Contribute engineering insights to experimental design and laboratory instrumentation.
- Communicate findings, author peer-reviewed publications, and present work at scientific meetings.
- Maintain high laboratory safety standards and precise documentation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Eli Lilly Career Portal to submit their application.
Last Date to Apply
The provided job posting does not list a specific expiration date. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible, as recruitment remains active based on the company’s hiring needs.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.
