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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly is passionate about the discovery, development and commercialization of potential new medicines that will impact and improve the lives of patients. Our Genetic Medicine team is an innovation-focused group working to identify, develop and apply cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum benefit to our patients. Our agile and diverse team strives to operate as an autonomous ‘biotech-like’ company within the walls of Lilly.

We are looking for a creative and collaborative scientist with expertise in nanomedicine and nucleic acid delivery approaches. The successful candidate will have a strong research background in the formulation and analytical characterization of nucleic acids and nucleic acid-loaded nanoparticles. Additionally, they will have a systematic and rigorous approach to science while embracing a team-based approach to scientific work. The scientist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to perform experiments that support the development of nucleic acid delivery strategies for the next generation of neurological therapeutics.

Do you have an aptitude for innovative approaches focused on identifying impactful therapies for the patient? We want you on our team!

Key responsibilities:

• Formulation and characterization of novel nucleic acid delivery constructs:

• Relevant techniques include preparation of nanoparticles (e.g., lipid nanoparticles), agarose / PAGE gel electrophoresis, DLS, SEC, HPLC

• Evaluation of nucleic acid delivery constructs in vitro :

• Relevant techniques include cell culture, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.

• Optimization of protocols for formulation of nucleic acid delivery constructs

• Visualization, summation, and presentation of results to team members

• Collaboration with colleagues across Lilly Genetic Medicine team and partner departments

Basic Qualifications:

• BS and/or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry and Drug Delivery, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Proven expertise across a range of evaluation and characterization techniques from cell and tissue samples

• Ability to take initiative and troubleshoot experimental issues

• Excellent oral communication and documentation skills

• Prior experience with imaging-based analyses or immunohistochemistry

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources (LillyRecruitingCompliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( LillyRecruitingCompliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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