Biologist

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $65,250 - $169,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Reagents Group in the Laboratory of Experimental Medicine (LEM) is a diverse and dedicated team responsible for generation of critical recombinant protein and DNA reagents to enable global Lilly drug discovery efforts of both pre-clinical and clinical programs. The group carries out vector construction, recombinant protein expression, protein purification, and protein refolding. The group is also responsible for generation of labeled antibodies and protein standards for immunogenicity and biomarker assay development and implementation supporting discovery efforts and clinical studies.

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join Reagents Group. This role is a part of a multi-disciplinary group of scientists collaborating on the generation of high-quality recombinant protein and DNA reagents, which are critical for global Lilly drug discovery efforts.

Requirements

• BS with relevant pharmaceutical or academic research experience in the areas of molecular biology, protein expression, and protein purification.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Think creatively and willing to tackle new challenges.
• Attention to detail, multitasking, flexibility and learning agility, accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out projects of generating DNA and protein reagents with limited supervision.
• Work with other members of Reagents Group to accomplish reagent generation projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Serve as a technical expertise in own specific areas but have knowledge of other functional areas in the group.
• Provide technological innovation and process improvement.
• Interact and work closely with other scientists to solve issues regarding DNA and protein reagent generation.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree