Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Lipid-based Particle Formulation Development

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Indianapolis seeks an Experimental postdoctoral scientist in Lilly's Drug Delivery group to develop ultrasound-enhanced delivery platforms using micro- and nano-bubbles for therapeutics like antibodies and peptides.

You will formulate lipid-based carriers, design bioconjugation chemistries, and perform thorough characterization of formulations while collaborating on ultrasound-mediated delivery experiments and publishing results.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Expert-level skills in lipid formulations, colloid/interface science, bioconjugation, and particulate characterization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Formulate lipid-based carriers.
• Develop bioconjugation chemistries.
• Conduct extensive characterization of formulations.
• Collaborate on ultrasound-mediated delivery experiments;
• Present findings and publish research.

Skills

Lipid formulations

Colloid science

Bioconjugation

Particle characterization

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Role

Experimental postdoctoral scientist in Lilly's Drug Delivery group, focusing on developing ultrasound-enhanced delivery platforms utilizing micro/nanobubbles for therapeutics such as antibodies and peptides.

Responsibilities

• formulate lipid-based carriers,
• develop bioconjugation chemistries,
• conduct extensive characterization of formulations,
• collaborate on ultrasound-mediated delivery experiments;
• present findings and publish research.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field within the last 3 years;
• expert-level practical skills in lipid formulations, colloid/interface science, bioconjugation, and particulate characterization techniques;
• strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills;
• authorized to work in the US.

Preferred

• experience conjugating antibodies/peptides,
• understanding of drug delivery mechanisms,
• familiarity with focused ultrasound or external delivery systems,
• in vitro/in vivo assessment expertise.

HighValue

• lipid-based nanocarriers,
• ultrasound-enhanced delivery,
• therapeutic peptides/antibodies,
• early-stage research,
• interdisciplinary collaboration,
• Indianapolis location,
• 75-90% lab work,
• minimal travel.