Principal Scientist
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Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Principal Scientist to formulate and characterize novel nucleic acid delivery constructs. Evaluate nucleic acid delivery constructs and optimize related protocols. Troubleshoot experimental issues and visualize, summarize, and present results to team members. Apply a systematic and rigorous approach to scientific research and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Provide formal and informal mentorship and training to junior colleagues. #LI-DNIPosition requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of academic or employment experience with evaluation and characterization techniques from cell and tissue samples. Academic or employment experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience with in vitro characterization techniques experience e.g., cell culture, and cell transfection; 1 year of experience with in vitro/vivo endpoint analysis e.g., ELISA, and qPCR; 1 year of experience with immunohistochemistry; 1 years of experience with in vivo techniques, tissue collection and molecular endpoints on tissue samples; 6 months of experience with the formulation and analytical characterization of nucleic acids and nucleic acid-loaded nanoparticles; 6 months of experience of with DLS, SEC, and Ribogreen; 6 months of experience with optimization of protocols for formulation of nucleic acid delivery constructs; and 6 months of experience on nuclear acid constructs. Part time telecommuting may be permitted. #LI-DNIJob location: Cambridge, MA. To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-69903 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Beth L. Berry, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285.