Biologist - In Vivo - Cardio Metabolic Research
About The Position
The Cardiometabolic Research (CMR) Therapeutic Area of Eli Lilly and Company focuses on the discovery of biologic, small molecule and genetic therapeutics for the treatment of cardiometabolic diseases and associated complications. The cardiorenal team is looking for a biologist to conduct experiments using animal models of cardiorenal and cardiometabolic diseases. The applicant must be a task-oriented and self-motivated worker who can perform detailed research studies with minimal supervision. The applicant will design and perform experiments independently and within team-based environments, as well as interact with internal and external collaborators.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in biology, pharmacology or related subject area
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Experience in the handling of small laboratory animals.
- Oral/written communication/listening skills are essential.
- Strong relationship-building and interaction skills with peers and management.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with RNA detection methods and hands-on experience with ELISA or qPCR
- 1 year research experience
- Proven ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as with graphing and statistics using JMP or GraphPad Prizm.
- Applicants should be able to arrange, modify and organize methods for in vivo studies and modify procedures when warranted.
- Willingness to work with radioisotopes, chemical, and biological hazards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate rodent cardiovascular models, with emphasis on atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
- Conduct acute, subacute, and chronic in vivo studies using animal models relevant to heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and cardiometabolic diseases.
- Complete laboratory procedures including animal handling, collection of blood, urine, and biopsy samples, as well as measurement of body weight, food intake, and blood pressure.
- Prepare test article formulations and administer them by oral gavage and various parenteral routes such as subcutaneous, intravenous, intraperitoneal, and intramuscular injections.
- Perform small animal surgical techniques, including survival and non-survival procedures, with specialization in unilateral uninephrectomy, osmotic pump insertion, rodent vessel cannulation, and pressure-volume loop assessments.
- Perform analysis and interpretation of data from in vivo experiments, including presentation of data in spreadsheet and graphical form with descriptive statistical analysis.
- Maintain precise records, perform thorough data analysis, and report findings in both written and oral forms.
- Ensure all activities comply fully with Lilly Research Policies and complete all mandatory training within the designated timeframe.
- Exhibit proactive and adaptable behavior while developing competencies essential for independent research project execution.
Benefits
- company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
- company-sponsored 401(k)
- pension
- vacation benefits
- 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
- well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
