Imaging Research and Development Scientist

Role Summary

Imaging Research and Development Scientist at Lilly. Focus on providing expertise for biological assay development for the discovery and characterization of novel PET imaging agents, with emphasis on neuroscience or oncology imaging and other therapeutic areas. Works independently on internal and external partnered projects, conducts experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings to internal teams and the international scientific community.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute imaging research projects supporting oncology, neuroscience or other drug discovery and biomarker projects
• Design and conduct novel binding assays, including radioligand binding assays
• Characterize and purify biological targets
• Collaborate with internal project teams, implement translatable imaging biomarker assays and ensure seamless translation of projects
• Publish results of research projects as appropriate
• Participate in extramural scientific organizations and attend scientific symposia as well as workshops in order to continue educational/professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in physical or biological sciences or imaging-related field
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 15 years’ experience, or master’s with minimum 12 years’ experience, or PhD in scientific field
• Experience with in vitro assay development
• Peer-reviewed publications

Additional Skills

• PhD degree preferred
• Experience in Oncology or Neuroscience, preferably in molecular imaging
• Experience designing and executing novel biochemical, cellular and tissue assays, including radioligand binding assays (e.g. filtration binding, ELISA/AlphaLISA, SPR and LC/MS)
• Experience working with amyloidogenic proteins
• Demonstrated ability to independently conceive, design and execute the characterization and purification of biological targets
• Experience in drug discovery of PET molecular imaging agents
• Peer reviewed publications
• Willingness/desire to learn and incorporate additional technologies or therapeutic area biology to address imaging needs
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Creativity and critical thinking skills
• Team Player