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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a core science.
• Two years of experience working in a regulated laboratory environment required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:

• CLIA experience greatly preferred.
• Project Management skills.
• Experience with various assay platforms and multiple computer software applications including LIMS systems.
• Excellent general laboratory skills.
• Experimental design; scientific approach to problem solving; method development, optimization and analytical validation.
• Knowledge of serology, immunohistochemistry, ISH, molecular techniques, binding assays, analytical diagnostic techniques and cellular immunology assays.
• Ability to influence change and implement process improvement.
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory (CDL) develops and implements clinical, pre-clinical and translational biomarkers to support Discovery research, Clinical Trial sample analysis and Companion Diagnostic development. Scientists in the CDL develop, validate and implement prototype Diagnostic biomarker assays and analyze human and animal samples to support Lilly Clinical Trials and Discovery Research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

• Research related to special biomarkers – Scientists develop and characterize biomarker assays to support clinical drug development. Scientists also evaluate or develop new technologies that relate to clinical biomarkers and relevant commercial diagnostic platforms.
• Communication and information management – Scientists will maintain notebooks, prepare and present data and use computer software such as Sigma Plot, JMP or other data visualization tools to organize, analyze and summarize data.
• Technical writing skills – Scientists are required to author methods, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documentation. The associate will also present data to various groups and contribute to reports, regulatory documents, manuscripts, posters, etc.
• Application of regulatory requirements – Scientists are responsible for understanding and applying regulations as they relate to analytical method development, validation and execution. All laboratory procedures must be conducted and documented according to appropriate regulations. Scientists are expected to exhibit behavior that supports and promotes GRP/GCP and adheres to all appropriate Lilly and regulatory procedures and CAP/CLIA guidelines when applicable.
• Technical process application and improvement – Scientists develop and apply expertise and knowledge of instrument operation and theory. Scientists may also use this knowledge to provide trouble-shooting assistance to vendor partners.