Advisor - Immunology Discovery
Eli Lilly and Company
12 hours ago
On-site
Boston, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Description:
- Immunology team seeks a candidate to actively participate in hands-on preclinical drug discovery research, contributing to discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. Strong in vivo skills, multitasking, teamwork. Motivation, organization, flexibility essential.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Design and evaluate novel immunomodulatory strategies (genetic medicines and cell-based platforms), translating mechanistic insights into testable hypotheses and advancing concepts toward preclinical and clinical development.
- Independently design, develop, and execute in vivo and in vitro experimental protocols; generate robust, consistent high-quality data and clear scientific documentation.
- Manage multiple projects with high scientific rigor, data integrity, and reproducibility to inform strategic decisions.
- Present results in team meetings, departmental forums, and governance presentations.
- Supervise, train, and mentor research associates as appropriate.
- Work independently and collaborate effectively within and across functions.
Basic Qualifications:
- MS with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D.
- Prior industry experience strongly preferred; optional Ph.D. with training in immunology, cell biology, or related.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills And Preferences:
- Extensive experience designing/executing/documenting in vivo studies; IACUC protocols; humanized immune system mouse models.
- In vivo techniques: mouse handling; multiple dosing routes (IV, IP, SC, PO, etc.); blood collection (tail vein, submandibular, cardiac puncture); tissue collection and necropsy; flow cytometry data analysis.
- Hands-on immune cell culture, ex vivo processing/analysis, cell-based assay development and screening (multicolor flow cytometry, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq library prep, MSD, ELISA, etc.).
- Detail-oriented, effective communicator; strong organizational skills; manage competing priorities/timelines.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $138,000 - $224,400.
- Full-time employees may be eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, certain time off/leave, well-being benefits).
- 401(k) and benefits eligibility subject to program rules.
Application instructions:
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.
- Immunology team seeks a candidate to actively participate in hands-on preclinical drug discovery research, contributing to discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. Strong in vivo skills, multitasking, teamwork. Motivation, organization, flexibility essential.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Design and evaluate novel immunomodulatory strategies (genetic medicines and cell-based platforms), translating mechanistic insights into testable hypotheses and advancing concepts toward preclinical and clinical development.
- Independently design, develop, and execute in vivo and in vitro experimental protocols; generate robust, consistent high-quality data and clear scientific documentation.
- Manage multiple projects with high scientific rigor, data integrity, and reproducibility to inform strategic decisions.
- Present results in team meetings, departmental forums, and governance presentations.
- Supervise, train, and mentor research associates as appropriate.
- Work independently and collaborate effectively within and across functions.
Basic Qualifications:
- MS with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D.
- Prior industry experience strongly preferred; optional Ph.D. with training in immunology, cell biology, or related.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills And Preferences:
- Extensive experience designing/executing/documenting in vivo studies; IACUC protocols; humanized immune system mouse models.
- In vivo techniques: mouse handling; multiple dosing routes (IV, IP, SC, PO, etc.); blood collection (tail vein, submandibular, cardiac puncture); tissue collection and necropsy; flow cytometry data analysis.
- Hands-on immune cell culture, ex vivo processing/analysis, cell-based assay development and screening (multicolor flow cytometry, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq library prep, MSD, ELISA, etc.).
- Detail-oriented, effective communicator; strong organizational skills; manage competing priorities/timelines.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $138,000 - $224,400.
- Full-time employees may be eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, certain time off/leave, well-being benefits).
- 401(k) and benefits eligibility subject to program rules.
Application instructions:
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.