• Job Description

  Req#: R-66003

  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 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.

  Organization Overview:

  At the Lilly Innovation Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we explore how next generation therapeutics, new technologies, data analytics and new care models can improve patient health and the healthcare system. Our team in Cambridge shares a real passion for challenging conventional wisdom and creating an environment that embraces creative, break-through concepts. The Center offers a start-up environment with large company support. It is located in the heart of Massachusetts’ exploding science and technology cluster and is within walking distance of some of the best academic and industry innovators in the world.

  We are seeking a highly motivated associate scientist to join our Genetic Medicine team at Eli Lilly Seaport Innovation Center, MA. The successful candidate will possess a background in chemistry, protein science, or biochemistry, and is familiar with diverse chromatographic techniques and protein QC process. She/he will be responsible for protein purifications, characterization, and inventory maintenance, optimization of purification methods for protein-conjugates, independently or in collaboration with others.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform gram scale protein purification and characterization, such as size-exclusion chromatography, endotoxin, SDS PAGE gel, and mass spectrometry.

  • Conduct antibody redox reactions and desalting process to provide high quality proteins for bioconjugation.

  • Optimize purification methods for antibody-conjugates with novel payloads (e.g. oligonucleotides, small molecules or peptide linkers) using diverse chromatographic techniques.

  • Responsible for maintenance of purification instruments and sanitization of chromatographic columns by following SOP.

  • Work productively and safely in the laboratory; and maintain good practice in writing experimental report in an electronic lab notebook.

  • Managing protein inventory by working closely with internal teams or external organizations.

  • Communicate experimental results with supervisor and at team/department meetings.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in chemistry, biochemistry, protein science, or related field.

  Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • 1+ years of laboratory work experience in organic, analytical, or protein chemistry preferred.

  • Preferably has experience in biochemistry assays, protein purification and analysis.

  • Proficiency in independently executing research tasks.

  • High learning agility in the field of new scientific concepts and techniques.

  • Pay attention to details, ability to identify issues and demonstrate problem-solving skills in day-to-day research work.

  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

  Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
  
  Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

  Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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• About the company

  Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries.

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