Post-Doctoral Scientist- Immunology and Protein Engineering

2 months ago

San Diego, California, United States Eli Lilly and Company Full time

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.

Are you looking to make a significant difference by contributing to the discovery of new and innovative medicines? We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated post-doctoral scientist with strong research and communication skills to contribute to highly visible research projects. The selected candidate will work within a fast-paced and innovative research team. The candidate will work independently and contribute to the development of a new protein degradation platform by applying advanced scientific principles and concepts to effectively solve difficult problems in Immunology and multiple disease areas. In this role, you will:

Work cross-functionally with Lilly Immunology and Protein Engineering groups.Design and implement experiments, analyze and interpret data to advance pre-clinical research.Implement cell-based assay and molecular biology tools to validate MOA and efficacy of molecules.Improve core technologies, implement and develop new platform technologiesContribute to cross-functional project teams; work interactively across research organizations, coordinate and monitor the timely execution and completion of various experiments.Critically analyze, interpret, and report experimental results; summarize and present research findings at internal meetings.Review the literature, attend meetings and conferences.Basic QualificationsPhD in life sciences related field (cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or molecular biology)Additional Skills/Preferences If you are described with these skills, you could be a great fit for the role: Essential laboratory skills include tissue culture, flow cytometry and basic molecular biology technologies.Self-directed and highly motivated individual who wants to learn new techniques while continually pursuing research and publication goals.Successful candidate must be collaborative with a team-oriented approach, diligence and excellent problem-solving ability.Strong communication (oral and written) skills. Present data updates at group meetings, external conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.Familiarity with immunology and/or protein degradation processes.Experience in primary cell culture, microscopy, and in vivo models of disease is a plus.Proficient in data analysis and reporting.Desire to learn emerging technologies and new scientific concepts to support multi-disciplinary research.Strong track record of productivity in academic research as demonstrated by publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.Strong time management skills to balance multiple activities and priorities.Strong organizational skills that will enable success in a fast-paced environment.Strong people skills and a track record of team collaborationAbout Eli Lilly's Postdoctoral Scientist Program When it comes to research and development, our goal is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that make life better for people around the world. It's challenging, expensive and often filled with failure. But even when we fail, we advance medical science and understanding by learning more about diseases, biology and chemistry – ultimately bringing new solutions one step closer to reality. Over the course of our history, we have shed light on some of the toughest health care problems known to man – diabetes, heart disease, infectious diseases, neuroscience disorders, cancer and more. We could not pursue this without our research and development team. Postdoctoral scientists help us continue this pursuit. During your experience you will get: Top industry research experienceMentoring by some of Lilly's top scientistsLaboratory and classroom training and education to further your developmentCollaboration and networking across dozens of postdoctoral scientists and other researchersAdditional InformationThis position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend to 3 years. You will have opportunities to apply for full time positions after your duration is complete.This role may require up to 10-15% travel for conferences and trainings.Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $90,000 to $92,000 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate's qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position 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 retirement plan and 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent daycare 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). Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, 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. 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 ( ) 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. #WeAreLilly

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