Associate Oligonucleotide Chemist
About The Position
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. In the RNA Therapeutics team, we are building innovative expertise in major oligonucleotide-based therapeutics and delivery approaches, with an emphasis on innovative approaches with potential for breakthrough efficacy. Our agile and diverse team strives to operate as an autonomous ‘biotech-like’ company within the walls of Lilly. We are looking for an engaged and independent team member who will make impactful contributions to next-generation preclinical drug discovery efforts. Oligonucleotide laboratory chemists as well as experienced small molecule chemists with a desire to transition to oligonucleotide chemistry are encouraged to apply. You will join our fast-paced, interdisciplinary team as we discover novel RNA/oligonucleotide-based medicines with disease-curing potential. The successful applicant will use their knowledge and technical expertise to complement and enable core capabilities and help drive the discovery and development of RNA-based clinical candidates. Do you have the skills for innovative applied chemistry towards drug discovery and a desire to use your skills to improve lives? We want you on our team!
Requirements
- BS/MS in Chemistry or a related field with at least 1-2 years of experience in synthetic organic and/or oligonucleotide chemistry
Nice To Haves
- Experience in solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis, including operation and troubleshooting of automated solid-phase synthesizers and optimization of synthetic protocols
- Experience in small molecule organic synthesis including design of synthetic strategies, reaction optimization, work-up/purification techniques, and characterization (NMR, MS, etc.)
- Experience in the optimization of purification protocols for oligonucleotides
- Knowledge or experience in the areas of bioconjugation chemistry as applied to peptides or oligonucleotides
- Experience with analytical and physicochemical characterization of novel biomaterials (e.g., mass spectrometry, separation techniques and other biophysical/biochemical techniques)
- Excellent record keeping and communication skills
- Confident, execution-focused, and team-oriented with a desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
Responsibilities
- Synthesize, purify, and analyze modified oligonucleotides, conjugates, and small molecules that efficiently advance project goals
- Champion an effective and proactive safety culture
- Independently troubleshoot synthetic challenges and drive continuous improvement of laboratory workflows
- Maintain high laboratory productivity including the operation and maintenance of an oligonucleotide synthesizer and/or other scientific equipment
- Collaborate with chemists and scientists across fields to deliver on shared project goals through focused experiment execution.
- Interpret and communicate structure-activity relationships and generate new oligonucleotide-based designs
- Search relevant chemical and scientific literature and implement new strategies and techniques accordingly
- Accurately document experimental procedures and communicate results via presentations and written reports
Benefits
- 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 (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
- life insurance
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
