Eli Lilly and Company · 2 months ago
Scientist - Automation Assay Specialist
US, Indianapolis IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $169K/yr
2+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are seeking a Scientist - Automation Assay Specialist to support the development and maintenance of automated assay workflows, primarily on the Tecan Fluent Platform, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance neurodegenerative disease discovery.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement automated biomarker and workflow strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute preclinical experiments
Prepare and process samples from cells, rodents, non-human primates, and humans
Plan, optimize, and validate automation scripts for preclinical and clinical analyses
Adapt manual methods to automation for high-throughput assays; apply statistical tools for data analysis
Maintain detailed electronic lab records and communicate findings clearly
Design, script, and maintain automated workflows (ELISA, qPCR, JESS Western Blot, etc.), including troubleshooting and instrument maintenance
Train and support scientists on automation platforms
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in a relevant field with at least 2 years of industrial R&D experience (neuroscience preferred)
Hands-on experience with Tecan Fluent software/hardware, including troubleshooting, minor repairs, device integration, and de novo Fluent Control scripting to meet project needs
Experience running manual immunoassays and converting them to automated platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with VBA or other programming languages
Strong communication skills and experience teaching or supporting others in a lab environment
Experience with worklist-driven scripts, liquid class modification, and labware training
Data analysis using GraphPad Prism
Experience with ELISA, protein assays, RNA isolation, and cell culture
Experience with Tecan hardware including FRIDA, Hydrospeed, carousel, Infinite reader, and phase detection
Benefits
Company bonus
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
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.
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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