Position:
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Proteomics
Function:
Biophysics
Location:
South San Francisco, CA
Position Summary:
Loxo Oncology at Lilly conducts discovery research, clinical development and regulatory affairs for oncology, with the goal of creating a pipeline of therapies that have the potential to make a meaningful difference for patients. Loxo Oncology at Lilly was created in December 2019, combining the Lilly Research Laboratories oncology organization and Loxo Oncology, which was acquired by Lilly in early 2019. The unit has team members in Louisville, CO, Indianapolis, IN, New York City, NY, South San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Stamford, CT, and Madrid, Spain.
This position is an opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic discovery biology team dedicated to creating specific targeted therapeutics for genetically defined oncology targets. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys technical challenges, working in analytical cancer research and is not afraid to get their hands dirty by helping with core lab functions including cell culture, protein characterization, mass spectrometry, and laboratory automation. The qualified candidate will have experience with basic chemistry/biology laboratory practices and is passionate to learn additional techniques working in a growing dynamic group focused on discovery research. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of scientists with expertise in protein production, cell culture, chemistry, biochemistry, structure, and biophysics, supporting hit-to-lead and lead-ID phases of our oncology drug programs. The candidate will have opportunities to learn cutting edge techniques and to learn and develop technical expertise in protein biochemical and biophysical characterization.
Required Qualifications and Background
BA/BS, MS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field +
Ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cell culture, protein sample preparation and characterization, and mass spectrometry.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and interact well with colleagues, vendors, contractors, scientific advisors, and staff at all levels.
Highly organized with excellent analytical, documentation and multi-tasking skills.
Familiarity with Thermo Orbitrap and/or Bruker timsTOF Pro instrumentation is ideal.
Experience in nano-liquid chromatography is a plus.
Programming experience in R or Python is a plus.
Expertise in other methods of enzymology or biophysical characterization and structural biology is a plus.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Loxo Oncology, Inc. 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.
As a condition of employment with Loxo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company. If you would like to request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons, you may do so at [email protected]