Molecular Biologist; R6 – R7

Job Summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Molecular Biologist (R6‑R7) to develop cutting‑edge molecular biology methods as part of Lilly Small Molecule Discovery. The role involves developing and implementing molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery, designing and constructing comprehensive mutagenesis libraries for deep scanning mutagenesis, implementing and optimizing high‑throughput cloning and expression strategies in yeast and mammalian display systems, and ensuring high‑quality documentation, data integrity, and communication of experimental outcomes.

• Develop and implement molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery.
• Design and construct comprehensive mutagenesis libraries for deep scanning mutagenesis.
• Implement and optimize high‑throughput cloning and expression strategies in yeast and mammalian display systems.
• Ensure high‑quality documentation, data integrity, and communication of experimental outcomes.

• Ph.D. required in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with molecular cloning, library design, and next‑generation sequencing‑based analysis.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with phage, yeast, and mammalian surface display platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and executing complex molecular biology experiments independently.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing high‑diversity libraries for deep mutational scanning.
• Up to 5% domestic and international travel may be required.

Job location:

San Diego, CA.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

The anticipated wage for this position is $ – $ per year.

Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including:

• Company‑sponsored 401(k) and pension
• Vacation benefits
• 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
• Time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)