Protein Biochemist - Lead Discovery & Characterization

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 149,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Lilly's BioTDR organization in Indianapolis seeks an Associate/Senior Associate Scientist to join the Lead Optimization Team. You will generate, characterize, and optimize biotherapeutics from lead generation through preclinical development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address protein reagent properties and advance candidates.

The role emphasizes protein expression, purification, and characterization using Biacore, HPLC, and other biophysical methods, with opportunities to

Qualifications

BS or MS in biochemistry or related STEM with 2+ years (MS) or 4+ years (BS) of expression/characterization experience

Responsibilities

Express, purify (ÄKTA), and characterize proteins and antibodies using biochemical/biophysical techniques to address physicochemical properties
Perform analytical characterization of purified proteins and antibodies
Characterize protein structure, stability, and other quality attributes using biochemical/biophysical methods
Characterize protein–protein interactions
Collaborate with multifunctional teams and present data at team meetings
Independently design experiments, generate data, interpret results, and document work
Communicate clearly in written and spoken form with good self-management