Eli Lilly and Company · 15 hours ago
Associate Scientist - Technology Development and mRNA Sciences
US, Boston MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $187K/yr
2+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering life-changing medicines. The Associate Scientist will utilize molecular and biochemical techniques to develop novel CRISPR-based technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams on gene editing projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Investigate methods for precision-based genome editing tools
Knowledge of gene regulation and gene regulatory elements is a plus
Contribute to the design, production, and analytical characterization of mRNA constructs to improve efficacy, safety, and stability
Perform routine cell culture and in vitro cellular assays to evaluate gene editing materials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in analytical development, formulation, and preclinical research to support matrixed evaluations of editing technologies
Write protocols; perform experiments; organize, analyze, and interpret data; and document work in an electronic lab notebook
Summarize results in presentations and technical reports for internal partners
Assist with laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized laboratory
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in biological sciences, chemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, with 2+ years of academic or industry lab based experience
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 and or visas for this role
Preferred
Direct experience with CRISPR-based gene editing, mRNA design/synthesis, NGS, cell culture, and protein structure function relationships
Direct experience with in vitro transcription, plasmid design/synthesis, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopy, ELISA, Western blotting, and nucleic acid extraction/purification
Strong diligence, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate
Prior experience with protein engineering, especially in the gene editing field
Non-viral delivery of large molecularly diverse cargo into cells
Experience using automation to enhance output
Proficiency in RNA chemistry and metabolism
Deep understanding of Eukaryotic DNA repair mechanisms
Benefits
Company bonus
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.
10001+ employees
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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