Biologist - Antibody Discovery

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 35,000 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. It is an exciting time to join Lilly. Our Biotherapeutic Discovery Research Center at San Diego is growing in key areas. Our research group focuses on discovering innovative biotherapeutic medicines saving lives and improving patients’ quality of life, by applying innovative protein discovery, engineering, and characterization technologies; thus, making a significant difference through contributions to the development of novel biotherapeutic for unmet medical needs. We are looking for a highly motivated Biologist with a diversified background in both in vitro biology and biochemical assay development to join our Antibody Discovery group in Biotechnology Discovery Research. The successful candidate will have a strong research background in biochemical and cell-based assays, or other relevant evaluation methods. The successful candidate will join a highly interactive, collaborative, and innovative scientific team to discover and advance large molecule drugs to combat diseases in the diabetes, pain, neurodegenerative and auto-immune areas. The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the development of therapeutic antibodies and advance technology. Key Responsibilities Support antibody discovery platforms according to established protocols (e.g., primary cell isolation, magnetic selection procedures). Assess reagent quality and establish and supervise performance standards. Perform relevant screening techniques such as ELISA, cell binding via flow cytometry to characterize antibody output from discovery platforms. Diligent record keeping. Basic Qualifications B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related field) with 1 years of industry experience Additional Skills/Preferences Experience in standard tissue culture techniques, cell maintenance, media formulation, and conducting established transfection methods is desired. Strong technical, organization, documentation, and communication skills (verbal and written). Work collaboratively with project teams on-site to achieve critical research objectives and timelines improvements. Flow cytometry experience desired Strong cell biology background Desire and ability to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges. Ability to work productively and to foster collaborations in an interdisciplinary team environment. Experience with standard data analysis software (Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism). 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. #WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly