Molecular Biologist (R6 – R7)

LillySan Diego, CA
$135,304 - $172,690Onsite

About The Position

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Molecular Biologist (R6-R7) to develop cutting-edge molecular biology methods as a part of Lilly Small Molecule Discovery. Develop and implement molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery. Design and construct comprehensive mutagenesis libraries for deep scanning mutagenesis libraries. Implement and optimize high throughput cloning and expression strategies in yeast and mammalian display systems. Ensure high-quality documentation, data integrity, and communication of experimental outcomes.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related STEM field
  • 5 years of academic or employment experience working on mutagenesis, protein engineering, or display technologies
  • 5 years of experience with molecular cloning, library design, and next-generation sequencing-based analysis
  • 5 years of experience with phage, yeast, and mammalian surface display platforms
  • 5 years of experience with independently designing and executing complex molecular biology experiments
  • 5 years of experience with developing high diversity libraries for deep mutational scanning

Responsibilities

  • Develop cutting-edge molecular biology methods
  • Develop and implement molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery
  • Design and construct comprehensive mutagenesis libraries for deep scanning mutagenesis libraries
  • Implement and optimize high throughput cloning and expression strategies in yeast and mammalian display systems
  • Ensure high-quality documentation, data integrity, and communication of experimental outcomes

Benefits

  • company bonus
  • 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

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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