Senior Scientist, Discovery Strategy & Cell Line Operations

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,250 - 169,400; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, invites a Sr Scientist to lead the cell line banking lifecycle, including cryopreservation, storage and shipments, with cross‑functional collaboration to keep operations compliant and efficient.

In this onsite role, you will manage cultures, maintain records in the ELN, and coordinate domestic and international shipments while ensuring accuracy, traceability and safety across the lab.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in biology, cell biology, molecular biology or related field with 2–5 years of experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell line banking activities including preparation, cryopreservation, storage and dispensing to ensure long-term availability and integrity of cell stocks.
• Maintain cultures for suspension and adherent cell lines and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate domestic and international cell line shipments with proper packaging and temperature controls.
• Maintain accurate ELN records and ensure documentation meets standards.
• Oversee inventory data entry and contribute to process improvements for efficiency.
• Collaborate with scientists and logistics teams to resolve shipping and workflow issues.

Skills

Biology

Cell biology

Mammalian cell culture

Education

BA/BS/MS in biology, cell biology, molecular biology or related field

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, invites a Sr Scientist to lead the cell line banking lifecycle, including cryopreservation, storage and shipments, with cross‑functional collaboration to keep operations compliant and efficient.

In this onsite role, you will manage cultures, maintain records in the ELN, and coordinate domestic and international shipments while ensuring accuracy, traceability and safety across the lab.