Eli Lilly and Company · 20 hours ago
Sr Biologist-Insulin/Insulin Signaling
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $169K/yrEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those who need them. The role involves supporting drug discovery efforts in the Insulin/Incretin Discovery research group, with an emphasis on in vivo pharmacology and metabolic therapeutics.
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Responsibilities
Participation in the development, optimization and validation of in vivo experiments and aid in understanding in vivo biology of target engagement. Active involvement in multiple diabetes and obesity target teams
Perform acute and chronic in vivo studies, glucose/insulin tolerance tests and glycemic clamp studies using radioactive isotopes, including animal handling, blood and biopsy collection, measurement of body weight and food intake as well as test article formulation and administration by oral and parenteral routes
Analysis of data in these experiments including presentation of data in spreadsheet and graphical form with descriptive statistical analysis
Perform small animal surgical procedures including, but not limited to, rodent blood vessel catheterization, telemetry implantation, and mini pump implantation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree biology/animal science/veterinary technology or a closely related field
Experience in the handling of small laboratory animals
Flexible scheduling is a necessity. The position is full-time (40 hrs/wk), but there is a monthly requirement to work as early as 5:00 AM
Preferred
Applicant should be able to arrange, modify and organize methods for in vivo studies and modify procedures when warranted
Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and communication skills within the laboratory team
Experience with rodent metabolic disease models, with some knowledge of small animal surgery techniques
Familiarity in the design and execution of the glycemic clamp technique
Knowledge of routine in vitro skills
Ability to multi-task across diverse activities
Strong relationship-building and interaction skills with cross-functional teams and projects
Experience working with radioisotopes, chemical, and biological hazards
Additional experience in cell culture and molecular/biochemical techniques would be a plus
Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment
This position requires extended periods of standing and the ability to lift 30 lbs
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.
Founded in 1876
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
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