Associate Scientist - Bioanalysis

Lilly; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Boston is seeking a senior bioanalytical scientist to plan and conduct experiments, troubleshoot challenges, and lead lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor staff, ensure GDP compliance, maintain records, and collaborate with teams to develop and validate methods while adapting to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a scientific field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of biotech/pharma lab experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and implement bioanalytical assays (protein, RNA, cytokines).
• Lead daily lab operations, equipment setup, safety, and maintenance.
• Maintain records, author protocols, and analyze data per GDP/regulatory standards.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to internal/external teams.
• Improve methods and adopt new technologies for better analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across departments.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

qPCR

Immunoassays

Ligand binding assays

Enzyme activity assays

Protein-based assays

SOP adherence

Strong communication

Statistical tools

Cell-based assays

Laboratory automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

BioTek 405 LS washer

MSD QuickPlex

Ella

Gator Bio

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 BioTek 405 LS washer, MSD QuickPlex, 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 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 managing multiple projects.

• Willingness to challenge established norms, embrace change, and learn from mistakes, with a commitment to high‑quality results and integrity.

• Hands‑on experience with cell‑based assays and/or laboratory automation preferred

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace‑accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$75,000 - $215,600

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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