Associate Scientist - Bioanalysis

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

The position plays a key role in advanced scientific projects, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and resilience with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for planning and conducting experiments, troubleshooting complex challenges, and leading laboratory operations. The position will collaborate closely with laboratory staff, manage timelines, and contribute to the development, validation, and execution of methods and procedures. As a mentor and guide for the team, the individual will ensure compliance with quality management systems, maintain accurate laboratory records, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

• Independently plan and implement bioanalytical assays, including protein and RNA quantification, cytokine, biomarker, and triglyceride assays, with minimal oversight; translate ambiguous tasks into clear objectives and manage timelines and deliverables.

• Lead day‑to‑day laboratory operations, including setup, safety, and routine and annual maintenance of instruments such as plate readers, the Bio Tek 405 LS washer, MSD Quick Plex, Ella, and Gator Bio.

• Maintain laboratory records, author protocols, and analyze data for reports and presentations, ensuring timely, high‑quality documentation consistent with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and regulatory standards.

• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, in writing and verbally, to internal teams and external partners.

• Continuously improve methods and processes and evaluate and implement new technologies to strengthen sample analysis and resolve complex technical challenges.

• Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment within the team and across departments.

• Adapt to changing priorities, address obstacles with creative solutions, and uphold quality and integrity.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in biotech/pharma.

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

• Hands‑on experience with qPCR, immunoassays (e.g., ELISA), ligand binding assays (e.g., Biacore/SPR), enzyme activity assays, and other protein‑based biochemical assays.

• Proven ability to follow SOPs and perform bioanalytical assays with minimal supervision.

• Proven bility to work under a tight timeline to deliver results.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.

• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and standard productivity software (e.g., Word, Excel).

• Ability to learn quickly, solve technical problems, think independently, and work both autonomously and collaboratively while…