Postdoc: Molecular Pharmacology & Mitochondrial Biology

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a PhD scientist to advance assays, mitochondrial biology, and chemical biology within a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

You will design and validate small molecule assays, characterize uncoupling activity across systems, present findings at meetings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications while engaging with Lilly’s comprehensive benefits and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and high-throughput assays.
• Strong publication record and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate assays to identify small molecule uncouplers.
• Characterize in vitro mitochondrial uncoupling activity across tissues and models.
• Design and execute small molecule screens and determine mechanism of action.
• Present findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Pharmacology

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing

High-content imaging

RT-PCR/qPCR

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Pharmacology or related

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9 tooling

TR-FRET / BRET / AlphaLISA platforms

High-content imaging systems

qPCR instruments

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a PhD scientist to advance assays, mitochondrial biology, and chemical biology within a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

You will design and validate small molecule assays, characterize uncoupling activity across systems, present findings at meetings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications while engaging with Lilly’s comprehensive benefits and supportive environment.