Eli Lilly and Company · 23 hours ago
Associate Scientist
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 and delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Scientist will contribute to the Gene Therapy team by performing cell culture experiments, establishing assays, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance gene therapy programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with team members to drive forward new gene therapy programs
Perform cell culture experiments and establish new assays to measure gene therapy outcomes both in vitro and in vivo
Establish and characterize novel assays for endpoint analysis to in vivo studies
Work cross-functionally to deliver data to the project team within expected timelines
Maintain detailed documentation of scientific work in an electronic notebook
Qualification
Required
B.S. and/or M.S. in biology or a closely related field
2+ years of relevant laboratory 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
Significant aseptic cell culture experience, including gene therapy (e.g. AAV or LNP) experiments
Experience isolating nucleic acids and proteins from cells and tissues
Experience in planning and implementing experiments independently
Experience in laboratory techniques including DNA/RNA purification and analysis (qPCR, ddPCR, RT-qPCR, NGS), protein analysis (Simple Western Jess, ELISA, MSD, Octet) and flow cytometry
Familiarity with primer design, sequencing preparation, and analysis
Prior training in gene therapy, HIV, and Human HSC derived cell culture is a plus
Experience using automation in workflows is a plus (i.e., liquid handling)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
Benefits
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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