Biologist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the Reagents Group within the Laboratory of Experimental Medicine (LEM). This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team collaborating on the generation of high-quality recombinant protein and DNA reagents, critical for global Lilly drug discovery efforts in both pre-clinical and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out projects generating DNA and protein reagents with limited supervision.
• Work with other members of the Reagents Group to accomplish reagent generation projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Serve as a technical expert in specific areas while maintaining 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.

Requirements

• BS with relevant pharmaceutical or academic research experience in molecular biology, protein expression, and protein purification.
• 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.

Skills & Preferences

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

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits and 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.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
• Company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $169,400.

Employee Resource Groups

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. 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).