Biologist - Automation (R1)

Eli Lilly and Company • San Diego, CA

11d • $78,541 - $187,000 • Onsite

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. Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Biologist - Automation (R1) to implement high throughput molecular biology protocols and recombinant protein binding assays to support protein and peptide biotherapeutic discovery projects. Complete custom cloning projects using powerful molecular biology cloning techniques. Collaborate on-site with project teams to meet critical research goals and deadlines. Engage with the antibody discovery, protein engineering, and purification teams. #LI-DNI Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field and 1 year of laboratory experience. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience in RNA work, quantifying gene copy numbers, PCR-based techniques, restriction enzyme and recombination-based cloning, DNA sequencing sample preparation and analysis, small-scale and large-scale plasmid DNA purifications, and capillary electrophoresis; experience with recombinant protein binding and quantification assays (Western Blot, BLI assays on Octet, and HPLC); and experience in the use of ELN (Benchling). #LI-DNI Job location: San Diego, CA To apply, please visit https://jobsearch.lilly.com/ and enter job requisition number R-103501 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Matthew Tenaglio, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285. 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 $78,541.00 - $187,000.00 per year 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 At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field
• 1 year of laboratory experience
• 1 year of experience in RNA work, quantifying gene copy numbers, PCR-based techniques, restriction enzyme and recombination-based cloning, DNA sequencing sample preparation and analysis, small-scale and large-scale plasmid DNA purifications, and capillary electrophoresis
• experience with recombinant protein binding and quantification assays (Western Blot, BLI assays on Octet, and HPLC)
• experience in the use of ELN (Benchling)

Responsibilities

• implement high throughput molecular biology protocols and recombinant protein binding assays to support protein and peptide biotherapeutic discovery projects
• Complete custom cloning projects using powerful molecular biology cloning techniques
• Collaborate on-site with project teams to meet critical research goals and deadlines
• Engage with the antibody discovery, protein engineering, and purification teams

Benefits

• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees