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Position Summary

The Lilly Gene Therapy group is seeking an independent, self-motivated, and highly skilled scientist who will help build the company’s mRNA production and mRNA technology exploration platform. The successful candidate will support R&D efforts within the company, focused on pre-clinical mRNA production and exploration of therapeutic mRNA optimization strategies. A deep technical background in mRNA biochemistry, mRNA synthesis, and mRNA purification is required. Strong organizational and communication skills, creative problem-solving, and flexibility is essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce mRNA samples to support internal and external collaborations.
• Perform routine biochemistry experiments, including in vitro transcription, purification, quality evaluation, etc.
• Collaborate with CMC and production teams to harmonize pre-clinical and clinical grade production technology and quality metrics.
• Develop and utilize strategies to synthesize and modify RNA molecules to achieve desired properties.
• Contribute to projects directly at the bench.
• Clearly communicate results and recommendations to collaborators, colleagues, managers, and senior management.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant post-graduate work experience. Or a Bachelors Degree in those areas with 5+ years of relevant post-graduate work experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Hands-on experience with mRNA synthesis and purification techniques is required.
• Hands-on experience with ÄKTA systems and UNICORN control software is required.
• Track record of conducting laboratory experiments, excellent documentation review and writing skills, and the flexibility to work on multiple projects as needed.
• In-depth understanding of purification of biologics, specifically mRNA, including process scale-up. A proven track record of purifying multiple drug modalities is strongly preferred.
• Experience and understanding of technical challenges with mRNA as a therapeutic modality is required. Experience with several mRNA modalities (linear mRNA, saRNA, circRNA, etc.) is an advantage.
• Track record of completing deliverables within specified timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative work environment.
• Familiarity with Design-of-Experiments (DOE) is a plus.

Accommodations

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Compensation

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$69,000 - $179,300

Benefits

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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