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Job Title: Biologist-DNA and Protein Reagent Generation
Organization Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
- 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.
Basic 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 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:
- 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.
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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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$65,250 - $169,400Full-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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree with relevant pharmaceutical or academic research experience in molecular biology, protein expression, and protein purification.
- Authorization to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship or visa support.
- Willingness to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Creative problem-solving and willingness to tackle new challenges.
- Attention to detail, multitasking, flexibility, learning agility, and accurate record keeping.
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