High-Throughput Protein Expression Scientist

Eli Lilly and Company

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 162,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) and benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

The Biologics Automation and High-throughput Technologies Group at the Lilly Biotechnology Center in San Diego is seeking a versatile Associate Scientist to accelerate early drug discovery through innovative protein expression and purification technologies. Join our dynamic team where you'll leverage state-of-the-art automated systems to drive breakthroughs from concept to reality.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of high-throughput biologics production, directly impacting the speed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or similar).
Experience in tissue culture with aseptic technique required.
Hands-on experience with automation equipment such as BioMek liquid handlers and reagent dispensers is advantageous.
Experience with integrated liquid handling platforms and automation scheduling software is beneficial.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong data analysis and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Mammalian cell line maintenance, including culture expansion, harvesting, and cryopreservation.
Master complex liquid handling platforms to execute high-throughput transfections and plate-based purifications (protein A/G/HIS capture).
Ensure scientific rigor through reagent preparation and validation, meticulous process documentation, QC execution, and expression performance monitoring.
Serve as a technical liaison between automation teams, requestors, and collaborators to optimize biological outcomes and resolve process challenges.
Drive improvement by identifying workflow bottlenecks, implementing innovative solutions, and expanding platform capabilities through independent initiative and collaborative partnerships.
Partner with antibody discovery, protein engineering, and purification teams across sites to share insights, accelerate learning, and anticipate evolving business needs.