Sr. Biologist – In Vivo Obesity Research

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

18h • $66,000 - $171,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiometabolic Research unit at Eli Lilly discovers biologic, small molecule, and genetic medicines for diabetes, obesity, and related complications. The Obesity research group in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled, motivated, and versatile in vivo biologist with experience conducting in vivo studies and phenotyping assays relevant to obesity and diabetes research. The successful candidate will be task-oriented and self-motivated, able to conduct detailed research protocols without constant supervision, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and work well in a team-oriented environment.

This full-time position involves designing and conducting acute and chronic rodent studies, collecting and analyzing research data, and carrying out molecular and biochemical assays on ex vivo samples. The role includes occasional weekend work, typically a few hours at a time, and requires compliance with Lilly Research Policies and timely completion of required training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, pharmacology, physiology, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience performing in vivo studies in rodent models.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Ability to conduct detailed research protocols without constant supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies in rodent models of obesity or metabolic disease.
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with ex vivo models of adipose tissue.
• Experience writing IACUC protocols and knowledge of animal welfare regulations.
• Ability to prioritize work across multiple projects independently and effectively.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting data to internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct acute and chronic in vivo studies in rodent obesity models to evaluate targets and pathways in energy metabolism and adipose tissue.
• Handle and dose rodents, including using multiple routes of administration, and perform necropsies with tissue collection.
• Measure in vivo endpoints including body weight, food intake, body composition, energy expenditure, and glucose and insulin tolerance.
• Perform molecular and biochemical assays on ex vivo samples, such as qPCR, Western blot, and ELISA.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented laboratory and on cross-functional project teams.
• Maintain accurate records, independently analyze data, and report results in written and oral formats.
• Comply with Lilly Research Policies and complete required training on time.

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, 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: Senior