Eli Lilly

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Lipid-based Particle Formulation Development

Eli Lilly • $58K — $123K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in relevant fields (Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.) earned within the last 3 years.
  • Hands-on expertise in lipid-based formulation science and bioconjugation techniques.
  • Experience with characterization methods for delivery systems (e.g., DLS, electron microscopy).
  • Good organizational skills suited for a fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and cope with uncertainty.
  • Strong interest in learning new technologies and scientific concepts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop lipid-based carriers for ultrasound-mediated delivery of therapeutics.
  • Create innovative bubble formulations and bioconjugation strategies to tackle transport barriers.
  • Conduct independent, hypothesis-driven research and experimental design.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support in-vivo studies.
  • Communicate research findings through presentations and manuscript writing.
  • Rapidly learn new formulation and delivery platforms relevant to project needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Access to a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Generous vacation and leave of absence benefits.
  • Well-being benefits including wellness programs and employee assistance options.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experimental postdoctoral research scientist to join this effort. This is a hands-on laboratory role: you will formulate micro/nanobubbles, develop bioconjugation chemistries for targeted modalities when applicable, execute in-depth characterization studies on the lead formulations, and collaborate with the extended team on downstream ultrasound-mediated delivery experiments.

Responsibilities:
  • Leverage a strong background in formulation science, colloid/interface chemistry, and bioconjugation to discover and develop lipid-based carriers for ultrasound-enhanced delivery of therapeutics.
  • Apply resourceful and creative thinking to develop novel bubble formulations, bioconjugation, and characterization strategies that address tissue-transport barriers.
  • Show self-initiative to conduct independent hypothesis-driven research, design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and solve problems individually.
  • Work effectively within a cross-functional team environment, partnering with device, formulation, and biology colleagues and other groups to support in-vivo studies.
  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills; present work at group meetings and external conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication.
  • Show learning agility and discipline to rapidly learn new formulation and delivery platforms and gain a fundamental understanding of the project requirements and regulatory/competitive landscape.

Basic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a similar discipline, earned within the last 3 years.
  • Expert-level, hands-on skills in lipid-based formulation science, colloid/interface science, and/or bioconjugation - theory and application.
  • Experience in the characterization of particulate delivery systems (e.g. DLS, nanoparticle tracking, zeta potential, SLS, electron microscopy, etc.)
  • Good organizational skills to enable success in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize, and manage uncertainty and risk.
  • A strong desire to learn emerging technologies and new scientific concepts to support multi-disciplinary research.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a persistent tendency for collaboration.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals along with scientific presentation skills.
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences:

  • Experience conjugating antibodies or peptides (e.g., click chemistry, maleimide-thiol, lipid-PEG coupling) and quantifying loading and bioactivity.
  • Fundamental understanding of drug delivery routes and mechanisms.
  • Experience with focused ultrasound or other acoustically/externally responsive delivery systems is a plus.
  • Experience with in vitro/in vivo delivery assessment is a plus.


Other Information:
  • Position Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Hands-on in-Lab Requirement: 75-90%
  • Travel Percentage (%): 0-10

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$58,000 - $123,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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ICOS Corporation is a biotechnology company that engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic products. It is engaged in the commercialization of treatments for unmet medical conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. It is the developer of a treatment known as Cialis (tadalafil), a product for the treatment of erectile dysfunction through its joint venture with Eli Lilly and Company in North America and Europe. It is also engaged in contract manufacturing services for third parties. It is in a strategic alliance with Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ICOS Corporation was established in 1989, based in Bothell, Washington. It is currently operated by Eli Lilly and Company.

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