Eli Lilly and Company · 2 hours ago
Biologist - Biomarker Development
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $169K/yr
3+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those in need. They are seeking an in vitro biologist to join their Biomarkers Unit, where the role involves developing biomarker solutions for neurodegenerative diseases and supporting preclinical characterization of therapeutic molecules through assay development.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with project team leads and senior scientists to develop and execute study plans and •in vitro• experiments
Prepare and organize samples for analysis, including tissue processing and RNA/DNA/protein isolation
Perform assays on samples from preclinical animal models and humans, such as qRT-PCR, immunoassays, and Western blots
Utilize automation to conduct low/medium/high throughput assays
Develop and execute assay validation procedures to deliver high-performance biomarker assays
Process data using statistical analysis and data visualization software for presentations and reports
Accurately document experimental results in an electronic notebook
Perform general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including inventory management, instrument maintenance, and safety inspections
Work independently and as part of a team in a flexible, collaborative environment
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functional boundaries
Exhibit strong operational skills, including prioritizing and executing multiple tasks simultaneously
Adapt to changing project needs and timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific fields with 3+ years industry or academic experience
Collaborate with project team leads and senior scientists to develop and execute study plans and in vitro experiments
Prepare and organize samples for analysis, including tissue processing and RNA/DNA/protein isolation
Perform assays on samples from preclinical animal models and humans, such as qRT-PCR, immunoassays, and Western blots
Utilize automation to conduct low/medium/high throughput assays
Develop and execute assay validation procedures to deliver high-performance biomarker assays
Process data using statistical analysis and data visualization software for presentations and reports
Accurately document experimental results in an electronic notebook
Perform general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including inventory management, instrument maintenance, and safety inspections
Work independently and as part of a team in a flexible, collaborative environment
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functional boundaries
Exhibit strong operational skills, including prioritizing and executing multiple tasks simultaneously
Adapt to changing project needs and timelines
Preferred
Hands on cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, or pharmacology experience with immunoassay and Western blot technical skills
Industrial pharmaceutical experience is highly preferred
Training in in vitro biomarker assay development
Knowledge of proteomics platforms, including, but not limited to, Mass Spectrometry, Olink, NULISA, and SomaScan
Experience in working with neuroscience-relevant in vitro cell and in vivo animal models to support drug discovery programs
Proficiencies in designing and completing in vitro cell and in vivo animal model pharmacological experiments across neuroscience indications
Benefits
Company bonus
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for 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)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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