Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Biomarker Discovery-FDE

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine (LEM). This role is a part of a multi-disciplinary group of scientists collaborating on innovative research, immunogenicity, and biomarker studies. Responsibilities Drive innovation and perform hypothesis driven research to investigate novel biomarkers and biological pathways that are aligned with company therapeutic areas. Stay current on scientific literature and design and implement novel approaches to expand our knowledge and improve our understanding of biology relevant to areas of interest. In collaboration with the Reagent, Assay Development, Mass Spectrometry, and Antibody Engineering groups, evaluate or supply to the evaluation of new technologies, techniques, methods, software, and/or equipment that can add value to our laboratory. Contribute to scientific community through publication of high-quality peer-reviewed scientific articles and conference presentations. Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in a scientific field (biology, biochemistry, immunology, or similar), Additional Preferences Strong initiative and proactive approach to learning, innovation, and problem-solving. Desire to work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. Ability to formulate hypotheses and perform hypothesis driven research. Knowledge and experience with diseases and therapeutic areas that align with company interests. Good lab techniques (for instance, cell-based assays, enzymatic activity assays, IP/Western blotting, and ligand binding immunoassays) and ability to generate high quality data. Strong graduate student and publication record. Ability to present data and clearly summarize conclusions in written and oral forms. Ability to positively influence and mentor other individuals. Strong interpersonal skills. Additional Information: This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend to 3 years. You will have opportunities to apply for full-time positions after your duration is complete. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. 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. WeAreLilly

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