Scientist Job at Eli Lilly Company in the USA
The Associate Scientist – Gene Therapy position at Eli Lilly and Company offers an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Gene Therapy team in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a full-time, lab-based role. This Scientist Job at Lilly Careers in the USA focuses on inventing, characterizing, and advancing novel genetic therapeutics across multiple disease areas, contributing to life-changing medicines in a global healthcare organization.
About the Company:
Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company focuses on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines, improving disease understanding and management, and contributing to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Lilly fosters a people-first culture, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and equal opportunity employment.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Scientist – Gene Therapy
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States (MA 02210)
- Job ID: R-99773
- Category: Research & Development
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
- Work Mode: On-site (40 hours/week)
- Travel Requirement: Up to 10% (conferences or training)
- Salary Range: $71,250 – $187,000 (based on experience and location)
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes (performance-based)
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship provided
Educational Requirements:
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Biology or a closely related field
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new gene therapy programs in collaboration with team members in this Scientist Job at Lilly Careers
- Perform aseptic cell culture experiments (in vitro and in vivo)
- Establish and characterize novel assays for gene therapy endpoint analysis
- Deliver high-quality data to project teams within expected timelines
- In this Scientist Job in the USA, you should maintain detailed scientific documentation in electronic notebooks
- Work cross-functionally across platform technologies and disease areas
Skills Required:
- Significant aseptic cell culture experience (including gene therapy such as AAV or LNP)
- Experience isolating nucleic acids and proteins from cells and tissues
- Proficiency in DNA/RNA purification and analysis (qPCR, ddPCR, RT-qPCR, NGS)
- Protein analysis experience (Simple Western Jess, ELISA, MSD, Octet)
- Flow cytometry expertise
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills
- Primer design and sequencing preparation/analysis
- Experience in gene therapy, HIV, or human HSC-derived cell culture
- Experience with automation workflows (e.g., liquid handling systems)
Benefits of the Scientist Job:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- 401(k) and pension plans
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Life insurance and leave benefits
- Well-being programs, including employee assistance and fitness benefits
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting diversity and inclusion
- An Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.
