Associate Scientist - In Vitro Screening

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Come join the rapidly expanding Gene Therapy team at Eli Lilly! We are responsible for inventing, characterizing, and advancing novel genetic therapeutics for a myriad of clinical applications. Our team works cross-functionally within our organization across multiple platform technologies and disease areas. This role may require up to 10% travel for conferences or training.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with team members to drive forward new gene therapy programs
• Perform cell culture and molecular biology experiments and establish new functional assays to measure gene therapy outcomes both in vitro and in vivo.
• Establish and characterize novel assays for endpoint analysis to in vivo studies
• Work cross functionally to deliver data to the project team within expected timelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of scientific work in an electronic notebook.

Job Requirements:

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biology or a closely related field with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• 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 or 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.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Significant aseptic cell culture experience, including gene therapy (e.g. AAV or LNP) experiments
• Experience isolating nucleic acids and proteins from tissues
• Experience planning and implementing experiments independently
• Experience in molecular endpoints, including, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, and protein analysis (Simple Western Jess, ELISA, MSD, Octet)
• Familiarity with primer design, sequencing preparation, and analysis
• Human HSC derived cell culture is a plus
• Experience using automation in workflows is a plus (i.e., liquid handling)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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.

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