Molecular Biologist; R6 – R7

Overview

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.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Molecular Biologist (R6‑R7) to develop cutting‑edge molecular biology methods as a part of Lilly Small Molecule Discovery. Develop and implement molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery. Design and construct comprehensive mutagenesis libraries for deep scanning mutagenesis libraries. 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.

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Position requires a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related STEM field and 5 years of academic or employment experience working on mutagenesis, protein engineering, or display technologies. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 5 years of experience with molecular cloning, library design, and next‑generation sequencing‑based analysis; 5 years of experience with phage, yeast, and mammalian surface display platforms;

5 years of experience with independently designing and executing complex molecular biology experiments; and 5 years of experience with developing high diversity libraries for deep mutational scanning. Up to 5% domestic and international travel may be required. #LI‑DNI

Job location:

San Diego, CA.

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 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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