Vivo Sr. Biologist - Obesity Research
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
Eli Lilly and Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Science, Data Scientist -
Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Medical Science, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
US, Boston MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-99633
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.
The Cardiometabolic Research unit (CMR) of Eli Lilly and Company focuses on the discovery of biologic, small molecule, and genetic therapeutics for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications.
We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and versatile individual who can help to build a highly collaborative, successful drug discovery and development team in the Obesity research group in Boston. The successful candidate will leverage a strong in vivo background and complementary wet laboratory experience to play a critical role in supporting end-to-end discovery efforts and established pipeline projects with an emphasis on anti-obesity therapeutics.
The candidate will be responsible for setting up critical capabilities in the laboratory setting and working with other scientists within and across departments to achieve project and department goals.
** Key responsibilities include**:
* Plan and independently carry out experiments in rodent models to support preclinical characterization and evaluation of targets/pathways that regulate energy metabolism.
* Proficient at rodent handling, dosing, and necropsy/tissue collection.
* Perform molecular and biochemical assessments on ex vivo samples in collaboration with colleagues in other departments (qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, etc…).
* Function independently, work within a team-oriented lab environment, and work within cross-functional project teams.
* This role is a full-time position that requires some weekend work.
* Requirement for accurate record keeping, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats. Will perform work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
Minimum qualifications:
* B.S. or M.S. in biology, pharmacology, or a closely related field.
* 2+ years of demonstrated hands-on expertise performing small animal studies.
Additional Skills/Preferences
* Experience with common in vivo metabolic assessments (glucose tolerance tests, exercise capacity, etc…)
* Demonstrated hands-on expertise performing small animal obesity studies.
* Familiarity with ex vivo models of adipose tissue and hepatocytes.
* Experience with rodent survival surgeries.
* Ability to prioritize activities across multiple projects independently and effectively.
* Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment.
Lilly 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.
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