Scientist/Sr. Scientist - mRNA Screening
Eli Lilly and Company
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$71,250 - $187,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Scientist/Sr. Scientist - mRNA Screening at Lilly. Support preclinical development efforts focused on mRNA therapeutics within the mRNA Platform team. Role involves designing and performing molecular biology and cell-based assays, isolating and maintaining primary cells, and contributing to cross-functional collaboration to meet project milestones.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular biology experiments, including flow cytometry, luminescence assays, fluorescent imaging, western blot, and ELISA.
- Purify primary immune cells from blood samples.
- Maintain primary and immortalized cell cultures and perform high throughput cell-based assays using sterile techniques.
- Assist in development of automated assays by operating liquid handlers, evaluating workflows, and suggesting improvements.
- Manage lab supplies and instruments, establish and update SOPs, and maintain rigorous standards for safety, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.
- Analyze, communicate and present experimental findings to internal teams and Lilly stakeholders.
- Contribute to cross-functional collaboration within Lilly Gene Therapy and broader Lilly Research Laboratories, ensuring project milestones are met while adapting to evolving priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field with 4+ years of relevant lab experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Required: strong background in mRNA work, primary cell isolation and culture, and cell-based assays (flow cytometry).
- Preferred: experience with multi-color flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, western blot, enzymatic assays; experience with 96/384-well formats and automated liquid handlers; ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Skills
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and adaptability
- Ability to analyze and communicate complex data to cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative research environments
Education
- As specified in Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
Additional Requirements
- Note: Information about compensation and benefits beyond the role description is not included here.