Biologist - Biomarker Development

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We have an exciting opportunity for an in vitro biologist to join our growing Biomarkers Unit at Lilly’s Indianapolis Lilly Research Laboratories site. You will be part of a diverse group of research scientists, clinicians, statisticians, and business professionals working with internal and external partners across multiple geographical locations. Our group seeks to explore and deliver on therapies for novel neurodegenerative disease targets, by developing biomarker solutions across a broad range of therapeutic platforms to support our preclinical and clinical portfolio. We are interested in an experienced and innovative scientist to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will work closely with project team leads and senior scientists to support the preclinical characterization and evaluation of therapeutic molecules through biomarker assay development and translation into the clinic.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific fields with 3+ years industry or academic experience

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• 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

Join Us:

• If you’re passionate about scientific innovation and driven to improve patient lives through pioneering biomarker research, Lilly offers the platform, people, and purpose to turn your ambition into real-world impact. Let’s make life better—together.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$65,250 - $169,400

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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