Associate Scientist, Metabolic Biologist

Lilly • Boston, MA

5d • $72,000 - $189,200

About The Position

Cardiometabolic Research at Eli Lilly and Company advances preclinical research to understand and treat obesity and related metabolic diseases. The Obesity research group in Boston is seeking a skilled, motivated, and versatile individual to help build a collaborative drug discovery and development team. The successful candidate will use a strong in vivo pharmacology background and complementary wet-laboratory experience to support end-to-end discovery efforts and established pipeline projects, with an emphasis on anti-obesity therapeutics. The role includes establishing critical laboratory capabilities and working with scientists within and across departments to achieve project and department goals.

The Research Associate performs and supports in vivo pharmacology studies in rodent models under the direction of project scientists. The role involves carrying out study procedures precisely, collecting and processing biological samples, and documenting results so they can be analyzed and shared with the broader research team. The employee will work independently as well as in team-oriented and cross-functional settings, analyze data, maintain accurate records, and communicate findings in writing and orally. All work must comply with Lilly Research Policies, and required training must be completed within specified timeframes.

Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biology or a related scientific field.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience, including hands-on in vivo rodent research experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in rodent handling and dosing, tissue collection, and downstream sample processing.
• Previous experience with metabolic disease models.
• Prior work with jugular vein cannulation and continuous infusion models.
• Familiarity with pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) concepts.
• Experience with tissue culture of adipose, liver, or muscle cells.

Responsibilities

• Perform rodent handling, blood collection, and dosing by subcutaneous (SC), oral (PO), and intraperitoneal (IP) routes according to study protocols.
• Measure and record body weight, body composition, and food intake during in vivo studies.
• Collect tissues at study termination and process samples for downstream analysis.
• Perform molecular and biochemical assessments, including qPCR, Western blot, and ELISA.
• Work independently, within a team-oriented laboratory environment, and on cross-functional project teams.
• Analyze data independently, maintain accurate records, and report data in written and oral formats.
• Comply with Lilly Research Policies and complete required training activities within the specified timeframe.
• Help establish critical laboratory capabilities and support discovery efforts and pipeline projects.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level