Research Biologist 5

COMPANY:

Discovery Solutions is seeking job seekers for a contract position with one of our customers, Lilly, a leading pharmaceutical company.

LOCATION:

New York, NY

SHIFT:

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

DESCRIPTION:

The Biologist will support the development of novel therapeutic candidates by performing hands-on, bench-level research involving bacterial, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology experiments, as well as sample processing and analyses from in vivo animal studies. The successful candidate will work with the Genome Engineering and Modeling team to generate new DNA constructs for testing, process samples from in vitro / in vivo experiments, assist in data analysis, and manage sample inventory. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out in vitrostudies and support sample processing and analysis from in vivostudies

Molecular cloning to generate new DNA constructs for testing

Perform expression analysis at the mRNA, and protein level

Prepare and run libraries for next generation sequencing (NGS)

Manage sample inventory and detailed notebooks describing experimental methods/results

Train new team members in use of equipment, laboratory procedures and protocols as needed

Critically assess data generated from diverse experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology

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.

Being on a temporary contractor assignment at Lilly means working in an innovative culture where you have the opportunity to support the work of thousands of others around the globe dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Lilly discovers and brings life-changing medicines to those who need them, improves the understanding and management of disease, and gives back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Eli Lilly passionately promotes food security and fosters the human-animal bond to enrich the lives of its customers and the customers they serve as well. Our values: integrity, excellence, respect for people. Greater than 90% of workers rate their Lilly assignment as above average or excellent.

COVID VACCINATION:

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of the position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

PhD with 5+ years of laboratory research experience in academia/industry

Extensive experience performing basic techniques in molecular biology and cell biology, such as PCR, molecular cloning, and mammalian cell culture

Experience in high throughput genomics or neuroscience research

Ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative scientific environment

Preferred

Prior research experience constructing and working with high complexity DNA libraries

Preferably advanced skills in Research Projects in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry

High impact publications demonstrating relevant skillsets

Hands-on experience with next generation sequencing (NGS)

Microscopy experience

Experience with high throughput screening strategies and experimental techniques