Scientist (R2-R4) Full-time

Scientist (R2-R4)

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 Scientist (R2-R4) to develop nucleic acid-based formulations across various scales and for characterization using both routine and advanced analytical methods. Design, implement, and troubleshoot experiments to reach desired goals. Support formulation efforts for delivery of nucleic acids, including optimization and characterization to provide high quality, well-characterized drug products for in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Conduct experiments, optimize existing formulation methods, and generate standard operating procedures. Communicate research and development findings with internal and external partners. Work with cross-functional teams to support process transfer, scale-up, and troubleshoot process issues.

Position requires a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific field and 2 years of academic or employment experience with analytical techniques for nanoparticle formulation and characterizations. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience with preparation of nanoparticle-based formulations sufficient to support in vitro and in vivo studies; 2 years of experience with researching nucleic acid formulation, characterization, and wet lab biology techniques; 2 years of experience with various mixing equipment and various buffer exchange techniques; 2 years of experience in Lipid nanoparticle characterization techniques; and 2 years of experience preparing, reviewing, and revising SOPs and protocols. Part time telecommuting may be permitted. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

JOB LOCATION: Boston, MA

RATE OF PAY: $106,701.00

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $106,701. Full-time equivalent employees 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 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care 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). 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.