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The Biotechnology Discovery Research group located in both San Diego and Indianapolis discovers medicines that address significant unmet needs by integrating biology with innovative scientific capabilities in protein discovery, production and characterization, and engineering. We collaborate with colleagues in both the discovery and development organizations, including scientists in therapeutic area biology, biomolecule formulation and developability, ADME, Toxicology, PK/PD, Statistics, Computational Sciences, Clinical Development, and more. Our team has more than 25 years of experience discovering and developing antibodies, proteins, and peptide therapeutics.   

We are looking for a motivated associate scientist with a strong background in mRNA purification and analytical characterization to be part of the in-vivo CAR-T therapeutics matrix team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced expertise in mRNA process development and analytical QC to advance our biotherapeutic discovery portfolio.  

If you are a highly motivated teammate, with a passion for goal-oriented scientific research and a background in mRNA/oligonucleotide chemistry, we urge you to join the Lilly Team today! 

Responsibilities:  

Design and conduct experiments to optimize mRNA purification protocols using various chromatography techniques to enhance yield and purity

Perform and optimize analytical QC assays (HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, gel electrophoresis) to characterize and quantify mRNA  

 Establish high-throughput mRNA purification and analytical QC workflows for screening purposes, leveraging automation capabilities

Analyze experimental data, prepare comprehensive technical reports and protocols, and present findings to multidisciplinary teams. 

Basic Qualifications:  

Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, biophysics, or related field with 5 years (Bachelor's) or 3 years (Master's) of relevant industry experience.

Skills/Preferences:  

Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid/mRNA purification, QC and advanced analytical characterization

Expert-level proficiency operating AKTA, Agilent HPLC and OpenLab software

Experience establishing and optimizing high-throughput oligonucleotide/mRNA workflows

Proven ability to analyze large datasets

 Experience in protein purification and analytical characterization is a plus 

Knowledge of in vivo CAR-T and mRNA therapeutics is beneficial   

Excellent communication skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Team player with strong organizational skills ready to work effectively with cross-functional colleagues in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

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.

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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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