Scientist – Immunogenicity & Biomarkers

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Organization Overview

The Immunogenicity and Biomarkers Group in the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine (LEM) is a diverse and dedicated team responsible for the development, optimization, and validation of novel assays for immunogenicity assessment and biomarker efforts. These assays support internal discovery efforts and clinical studies. Some key areas of interest include clinical immunogenicity assays, preclinical immunogenicity risk assessment, novel biomarker assays, target-engagement assays, and internal sample analysis.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated associate scientist. This role is a part of a multi-disciplinary group of scientists collaborating on the investigation of immunogenicity and biomarkers, which are critical areas for the company. Do you have training in basic research and look to apply your knowledge to a career in drug development? Apply today and join our team!

• Work closely with members within and outside LEM in a highly collaborative environment and support the close partnership with interdisciplinary teams to build sensitive and robust assays to meet the requirements from regulatory agencies.
• Identify and test critical reagents, for instance, positive control materials, capture antibody, detection antibody, and standard, through commercial resources or partnering with internal scientists
• Work with discovery scientists and/or clinical scientists to investigate novel biomarkers
• Perform analysis of clinical samples following the most current practices and SOPs in use
• Author and document assay development and sample analysis reports
• Maintain a strong relationship with LEM Project Leaders, Operations, and Project Managers to lead successful assay transfers to Contract Research Organizations (CRO)
• Keep in close communication with CRO to monitor assay performance, troubleshoot potential issues or shortcomings, and interpret clinical data, when needed.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, record, and equipment when needed

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related area that provides the appropriate background

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 3+ years relevant experience
• Willingness to work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Think creatively and willing to tackle new challenges
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility and learning agility, accurate record keeping
• Hypothesis based experiment design and problem-solving skills
• Industry or academic experience in assay development and validation (either ELISA or Cell-based)
• Knowledge and experience with biotherapeutic modalities
• Scientific knowledge and curiosity in therapeutic areas, for example, immunology or diabetes
• Good understanding of relevant regulatory guidances on immunogenicity and bioanalysis

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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

$64,500 – $182,600

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.

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