Associate Scientist, Diabetes/Obesity Research
4 weeks ago
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.
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 39,000 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 Diabetes, Obesity and Complications Therapeutic Area (DOCTA) 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 and motivated individual who can be a productive team member in a highly collaborative, successful drug discovery team in the Diabetes and Obesity research group in Indianapolis. The successful candidate will leverage their strong in vivo pharmacology background and complementary laboratory skills to play a critical role in supporting a lab within DOCTA that drives and/or supports multiple discovery efforts and established pipeline projects with an emphasis on metabolic therapeutics. The applicant must be a task-oriented and self-motivated worker who can perform detailed research studies with minimal supervision, as well as be a team-focused person able to work within the lab dynamics. As such, the applicant will design and perform experiments independently and within team-based environments, as well as interact with internal and external collaborators. The successful candidate will actively participate in diabetes and obesity drug hunting teams by presenting data, as well as serving as a scientific and technical point-of-contact in addition to the principal investigator.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Conduct acute and chronic in vivo studies in animal models of metabolic diseases, including glucose tolerance tests (e.g., ipGTT), food intake/body weight studies, etc.Perform laboratory tasks, including animal handling, collection of blood (tail clip, cardiac puncture), urine and tissues, as well as measurements of body weights, food weights, and body composition (QNMR).Perform test article formulation calculations and administration by oral gavage and parenteral routes, including subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and occasionally intravenous.Occasional assistance in small animal surgical procedures including, but not limited to, various survival surgeries, notably mini-pump implantation.Perform analysis and interpretation of data from in vivo experiments, including entering data in spreadsheets, performing calculations, graphing, and statistical analysis, as well as presenting and defending data to teams.Maintain accurate records, conduct data analysis, and report data in written and oral formats, including, but not limited to, electronic laboratory notebooks.Conduct work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.Demonstrate pro-active and flexible behaviors (i.e., plans change in response to new data) and develop skills for competency in conducting independent research projects.Minimum RequirementsB.A., B.S. and/or M.S. in biology, animal science, veterinary technology or a closely related field.Proven ability to work in a flexible, dynamic, adaptive, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment. In other words, things change often, and we work as a team to get it done.Flexible scheduling is a requirement. The position is full-time (40 h/week), but not all regularly scheduled work hours will occur Mon-Fri from 8 AM-4:45 PM. There is a requirement to work occasionally early and/or after-hours or on weekends.Applicant should be able to arrange, modify and organize methods for in vivo studies and modify procedures when warranted.Willingness to work with chemical and biological hazards.Willingness to work with a team and/or independently.Oral/written communication/listening skills in English are essential.Computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.Strong relationship-building and interaction skills with peers and management.Additional Skills/Preferences2+ years of laboratory research experience.Significant experience in the handling of small laboratory animals (rats and mice), especially rodent disease models, and experience with animal surgery techniques.Other Information:The position level will be commensurate with candidate's experience.The position is governed by regulations including OSHA, AAALAC, OLAW and NRC – compliance to all applicable regulations is mandatory.Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively "Lilly") are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women's Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. #WeAreLilly
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