Vivo Sr. Biologist - Obesity Research

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Our employees work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We’re looking for individuals who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

• 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 and work within a team‑oriented lab environment and cross‑functional project teams.
• Full‑time position that may require some weekend work.
• Maintain accurate record keeping, conduct independent data analysis, and report data in written and oral formats. Perform work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.

• B.S. or M.S. in biology, pharmacology, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on expertise performing small animal studies.

• Experience with common in vivo metabolic assessments (glucose tolerance tests, exercise capacity, etc.).
• 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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $71,250 – $187,000. Full‑time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation and medical benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, and well‑being programs.

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