Scientist​/Senior Scientist, Immunoassay- Biomarker Development & Analysis - Neuroscience

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Lilly’s Neuroscience Biomarker Discovery & Analysis team is responsible for the development of novel biomarker assays and sample analysis to advance innovative therapies and diagnostics for the treatment of neurological disorders. We are currently seeking a hands-on Scientist / Senior Scientist with expertise and knowledge in protein biomarker analysis and immunoassay development. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing, qualifying, and running immunoassay‑based biomarker methods and testing clinical samples that are critical to the advancement of our neuroscience portfolio.

• Independently run immunoassays and test clinical samples to generate high-quality biomarker data.
• Analyze and interpret biomarker assay data, troubleshoot technical issues, and report results clearly to the team and internal stakeholders.
• Working under the guidance of the team lead, contribute to the design, development, optimization, and qualification of novel immunoassay‑based biomarker assays and methods.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of experimental results through compliance with electronic lab notebook guidelines.
• Collaborate with local, cross-site, and cross‑functional teams to advance neuroscience portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related life science with 5+ years of industry, academic, or postgraduate experience in protein biomarker analysis and immunoassay‑based methods.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one or two quantitative immunoassay platforms (e.g., ELISA, MSD, SIMOA, NULISA, or SPEAR)
• Fundamental understanding of immunoassay principles, including antibodies and other ligand‑based molecules, assay design, protein biomarker quantification, and assay validation.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B or TN status) for this employment position

• Recognized expertise in immunoassay development and in the analysis of protein biomarkers.
• Experience with qualitative immunoassay methods, such as electrophoresis and Western blot.
• Proven ability to work independently on routine assay execution while collaborating on method development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prior experience with electronic lab notebooks and data analysis tools.

Position is located on‑site at the Lilly Seaport Innovation Center in Boston, MA. Join Lilly in shaping the future of neuroscience by advancing biomarker‑driven precision medicine. If you have expertise in mass spectrometry and biomarker discovery looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

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