Advisor - Immunology Discovery

Eli Lilly and Company • Boston, MA

13d • $138,000 - $224,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Immunology team is seeking a candidate to actively participate in hands-on preclinical drug discovery research. This role offers a valuable opportunity for a committed professional to become part of an innovative team and contribute meaningfully to the discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate should possess strong in vivo skills, be able to multitask, and work well within a team. Motivation, organization, and flexibility are essential.

Requirements

• MS with 6+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/ biotech R&D.
• Prior industry experience is strongly preferred
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Extensive experience designing, executing, and documenting in vivo studies, including preparation and management of IACUC protocols.
• Demonstrated expertise in humanized immune system mouse models, with strong proficiency for in vivo techniques, including:
• Handling of mice (rats is a plus)
• Expertise in multiple dosing routes (IV, IP, SC, PO, etc.)
• Proficiency in blood collection methods (tail vein, submandibular, cardiac puncture)
• Experience with tissue collection and necropsy
• Strong data analysis utilizing flow cytometry
• Strong hands-on expertise and deep knowledge in performing human primary immune cell culture, ex vivo mouse model sample processing and analysis, complex cell-based assay development and screening technologies (including multicolor flow cytometry, RNA-seq, library preparation for sc RNA -seq, MSD, ELISA, etc)
• Detail-oriented, effective communicator and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. with training in immunology, cell biology, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate novel immunomodulatory strategies, including genetic medicines and cell-based platforms, translating mechanistic insights into testable hypotheses and advancing promising concepts toward preclinical and clinical development.
• Independently design, develop, and execute in vivo and in vitro experimental protocols; generate robust and consistent data of high quality, generate clear scientific documentation
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high scientific rigor, data integrity, and reproducibility to inform strategic decision making
• Present results in a clear and effective manner in team meetings, departmental forums, and governance presentations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor research associates, as appropriate
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team and across different functions

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior