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Organization Overview:

The Bioanalytical Research Group (BAR) at the Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN is seeking a strong scientist skilled in molecular biology, immunoassays, and automated liquid handling to deliver innovative approaches for the quantitative assessment of biotherapeutic molecules.

The team collaborates with toxicology, PK/PD, Biotechnology Discovery Research, and multiple biotherapeutic areas to help discover and characterize optimal biotherapeutic candidates to advance clinical testing, across a wide variety of modalities.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• The development, optimization, and execution of molecular biology and ligand binding assays to quantify biotherapeutic and new modality molecules in a wide variety of biological matrices.
• The development and implementation of liquid handling automation, including programming, streamline molecular biology and ligand binding assay formats.
• Documentation, interpretation, and communication of research results to internal leadership and therapeutic area program teams.
• Conduct laboratory research in a relatively independent fashion and with the flexibility to support a highly multifaceted portfolio.

Basic Requirements:

• M.S. in biochemistry/molecular biology, bioengineering, biology, pharmacology, or pharmaceutical sciences with at least 1-year of experience working in a pharmaceutical research environment. Candidates with a B.S. in one of the above disciplines with 5+ years of pharmaceutical research experience will be considered.
• Experience developing and utilizing immunoassays to study the ADME properties of biotherapeutic and new modality drugs.
• Experience using Tecan liquid handling automation to streamline molecular biology and immunoassay formats.
• Experience using Watson LIMS for analytical run creation and data analysis
• Experience planning, record keeping, and data analysis skills.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with Hybridization ELISA, qPCR, and tissue preparation techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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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