Principal Biologist - Cutaneous Biology

Eli Lilly and Company • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Immunology research group focuses on discovering innovative biotherapeutic medicines treating autoimmune diseases and related complications. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with knowledge and experience of cellular and molecular biology, who also shares our passion to help patients live with higher quality of life. You will report to a Ph.D senior scientist in the group and work in a highly team-oriented and collaborative environment. The focus of the work will be to independently design, develop and validate biological assays to test and analyze molecule activities, investigate the mechanism of action of biological drugs, evaluate performance in various animal disease models, and ultimately to deliver preclinical evidence for future clinical testing.

Requirements

• B.S (with 5-8 years experience) or M.S. (with 3-5 years experience) in biology, molecular and cellular immunology or a related biological area
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position

Nice To Haves

• Extensive research experience in skin and hair biology particularly working with 3D skin/hair models
• Understand and have experience with in vivo skin quality and hair growth models.
• Experience/familiarity with histology/IF, transcriptomics, proteomics, and flow cytometry methods

Responsibilities

• With minimal guidance, independently develops preclinical (ie. in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo) translational models of various skin and/or hair disorders using state-of-the-art methodologies
• Evaluates therapeutic candidates in preclinical models for evidence of potential efficacy in order to advance for future clinical testing
• Independently analyzes, interprets, and presents experimental data
• Adherence to good research practices and laboratory e-notebook maintenance

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: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree