At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Our Neuroscience Next Generation Therapeutics group is a newly formed team with a focus on using novel therapeutic modalities to deliver medicines for chronic pain and neurodegenerative disorders. Scientific curiosity and innovative thinking help to drive our efforts. The team, based at our Cambridge Innovation Center in Kendall Square, will work with internal and external partners to identify and deliver new novel therapies into patients at speed. We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated scientists to join our fast-paced, interdisciplinary team. We use innovative RNA/oligonucleotide/gene and genomic based therapeutic agents to enhance our portfolio. Do you have experience in development and validation of bioanalytical methods, preferably in an industry setting? This could be the perfect role for you. We look forward to seeing your application!

Primary responsibilities:

• Contribute to development and implementation of high throughput analytical methods using quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), ELISA, or other assays to quantify in-vitro and ex-vivo RNA / protein levels in multiple tissue types.


• Develop, validate, and perform other fit-for-purpose molecular, biochemical and cell-based assays to evaluate efficacy of systemically delivered therapeutic agents


• Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic lab notebook to Lilly procedure quality standards.


• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings.


• General laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving of lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintaining laboratory equipment

Lilly is a top Pharmaceutical company with employees dedicated to the patients, families and communities we serve. Come be part of our team!

Basic Qualifications

• BSc in molecular, cellular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience or a related life sciences subject area,


• Previous laboratory experience preferred

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 2 years of laboratory/research experience


• MS degree with laboratory/research experience


• Broad hands-on experience in molecular and biochemical methods, such as isolation of DNA/RNA, preparation of protein lysates from ex-vivo tissue and cell cultures, PCR, ELISA, western, and/or immunohistochemistry


• Familiar with Microsoft suite programs, analytical software associated with methods


• Experience with statistical analysis for biological assays and automation using liquid handler a plus


• Capable of working independently yet in a collaborative environment


• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility for changing platform needs, workflows and projects


• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to cutting-edge projects

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