Eli Lilly and Company · 18 hours ago
Biologist – Neurodegeneration, Histology/Imaging
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $169K/yr
2+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those in need. They are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join their Neurodegeneration team, focusing on the application of histological and imaging techniques to support the development of novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Responsibilities
Perform histological lab techniques including, but not limited to tissue processing, paraffin embedding, tissue sectioning, routine and special tissue staining, imaging and image analysis
Establish and execute multiplexed immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (RNAScope) to evaluate in vivo efficacy of therapeutic agents
Contribute to development, validation, and performing advanced histological/imaging techniques like spatial transcriptomics, super-resolution microscopy, light sheet microscopy and in vivo two photon imaging
Assist in troubleshoot technical challenges and provide scientific/technical input to project teams
Design, execute experiments and perform data analysis
Communicate results to the project team to drive data-driven decisions
Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings
Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic notebook to Lilly procedure quality standards
General laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintain laboratory equipment
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Report on-site, in the lab, 5 days a week
Qualification
Required
BS in Neuroscience, biological sciences or related fields
Two years of academic or industry experience with histologic analysis of animal models
Preferred
Previous experience in neuroscience research is preferred
Hands-on experience in autostainer (e.g. Leica Bond-RX), slide scanner imaging (e.g. Olympus VS200)
Knowledge of relevant image analysis software packages: HALO, QuPATH and ImageJ
Experience in stereotactic surgery and in vivo imaging is a plus
Hands-on experience in cDNA library preparation for transcriptomics is a plus
Ability to design, execute and interpret experiments independently
Excellent communication skills and efficiency in collaborating across functional team
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced working environment
Benefits
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
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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
Recent News
2026-01-23
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