Eli Lilly and Company · 1 month ago
Computational Infrastructure Scientist – Biological Data Systems
US, Indianapolis IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $244K/yrEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines. They are seeking a Computational Infrastructure Scientist to build and extend data systems that support large-scale biological and genetic research, focusing on designing robust infrastructure for data usability and scalability.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Strategize and implement scientific data processing workflows that transform complex biological datasets into actionable insights
Design and develop innovative algorithms and ETL systems to address emerging challenges in biological and drug discovery data integration
Collaborate cross-functionally with domain scientists and engineers to translate biological questions into computational frameworks
Contribute to the long-term architecture and evolution of the data platform, ensuring scalability, transparency, and reproducibility
Develop cloud-based workflows and APIs that enable efficient access and analysis across diverse biological datasets
Document and share design decisions to promote reuse and institutional knowledge
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computational Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related scientific field
Preferred
Strong programming experience in Python and strong familiarity with R
Experience working in Linux environments
Knowledge of biological databases, ontologies, and metadata systems
Knowledge in PostgreSQL databases
Proficiency in Linux environments and Git (required)
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS S3, EC2, or equivalent)
Experience working with workflow execution environments including NextFlow
Experience developing data-driven decision support applications including data and visual analytical tools
Exposure to Docker or containerized environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on open-ended technical problems
Understanding of web design and API is a plus
Benefits
Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
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
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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