Lab Informatics Scientist – ELN Design/Development - Lilly Medicine Foundry

About the role

This technical-track position emphasizes electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) development and template design. The role will play a key part in building and supporting the digital ecosystem that powers the Lilly Medicine Foundry laboratories, with a primary focus on designing and deploying structured ELN templates across multiple platforms including LabVantage ELN, Signals, and Benchling. The role will help implement, configure, and maintain critical laboratory informatics platforms, including ELN/LES, LIMS, MODA, Empower, and other systems that enable efficient, compliant scientific operations. This position is ideal for someone with experience in ELN template development, non-GMP development workflows, or technology transfer who thrives at the intersection of science, technology, and quality. You will collaborate with global and local IT teams, laboratory scientists, process chemists, biologists, and quality partners to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and seamless lab workflows. As the systems mature, your role will evolve into serving as the site ELN subject matter expert across all modalities, leading continuous improvement initiatives for notebook workflows, mentoring users, supporting audits, and executing long-term digital strategy for the lab.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and support laboratory informatics platforms, with primary ownership of ELN systems (LabVantage ELN, Signals, Benchling), and cross-trained backup support for LIMS, MODA, LES, and Empower.
• Design, develop, and maintain structured ELN templates, notebook forms, and review/approval workflows that work harmoniously across multiple ELN platforms.
• Participate in system installation, qualification, validation activities, and periodic reviews to maintain a validated state.
• Troubleshoot system issues and serve as a primary technical point of contact (SME) for lab users.
• Monitor the performance of laboratory informatics systems to ensure data integrity, compliance, and efficiency.
• Drive enhancements to ELN templates, digital workflows, automation opportunities, and end‑user experience.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with quality systems and laboratory operations.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP/GLP and data integrity expectations across laboratory systems.
• Prepare and author quality system deliverables, including management review summaries, deviations, CAPAs, and system documentation.
• Support internal and external audit readiness and represent laboratory systems during inspections.
• Develop training materials and deliver user training for new systems, functionality, or processes.
• Partner closely with scientists and IT teams to align system functionality with lab needs.
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and resource recommendations for lab informatics initiatives.
• Model an inclusive, collaborative mindset that encourages diverse perspectives and creative problem‑solving.

Basic Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related discipline, with 3+ years experience OR H.S./Associates degree with 5+ years experience supporting or administering laboratory informatics systems (ELN, LIMS, LES, QC systems, or similar), with preference for hands-on ELN template development or configuration experience in a regulated environment (GxP, GLP, GMP).
• Hands‑on experience with computerized system validation (CSV) concepts and data integrity requirements.
• Experience configuring systems, populating master data, or supporting system deployment/upgrade activities.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Preferences

• Familiarity with end‑to‑end analytical workflows in a QC or development lab.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products, LIMS, Laboratory Execution Systems, chromatography systems, electronic laboratory notebook systems (e.g., Signals, Benchling, LabVantage ELN) including template development and implementation of systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and accept change.
• Good interpersonal skills and a sustained tendency for collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity.
• Must possess strong communication (oral, written), organizational, and leadership skills.

Schedule

• Position requires on-site presence, 8-hour days, five days per week, with flexibility to support activities during shutdowns, weekends, etc.
• 0-10% travel required.

Location

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
• Flexibility to work from Indianapolis (or other Lilly sites) may be required throughout 2026 and 2027.