Principal Scientist – Automation (R3-R4) Full-time

Principal Scientist – Automation

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.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Principal Scientist – Automation (R3-R4) to lead the transformation of scientific workflows from manual processes to fully automated systems. Conduct basic engineering research, design, and support across the automated sample management, biology, and chemistry platforms supporting Discovery Chemistry. Integrate advanced automation technologies including machine learning, 3D printing, computer vision, and robotic manipulators. Translate scientific concepts into actionable engineering specifications. Develop and implement automation solutions and enhance laboratory performance. Train operators on the use and maintenance of robotics to ensure safe operation and rapid troubleshooting.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field and 2 years of academic or employment experience with applying innovative robotic solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness in early-stage drug-discovery labs. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience with operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and scripting for robotics; 2 years of experience with scheduling and training fully integrated robotic systems; 2 years of experience implementing effective and reliable automation systems; and 2 years of experience with C#, Java, Python, and VB.NET. 10% domestic and international travel required.

JOB LOCATION: San Diego, CA

RATE OF PAY: $105,000.00 – $175,000.00

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