Scientist - In Vivo Obesity Research

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

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. The Cardiometabolic Research unit (CMR) 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. The CMR group is searching for an in vivo biologist with strong in vivo background and complementary wet laboratory experience to play a critical role in supporting end-to-end discovery efforts and established pipeline projects with an emphasis on anti-obesity therapeutics. The applicant must be a task-oriented and self-motivated worker capable of conducting detailed research protocols with limited supervision. He/she must have proven record of experimental use of various small animal handling and surgery techniques, strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to work in team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Plan and independently carry out experiments in rodent models to support preclinical characterization and evaluation of targets/pathways that regulate energy metabolism and food intake. General small animal handling, dosing (p.o, i.v., i.m., s.c. and i.p.), animal perfusion, and tissue harvesting. Metabolic profiling assays: insulin and glucose tolerance tests, body composition, indirect calorimetry. Surgical expertise in small rodent models (i.e. subcutaneous and intraperitoneal mini-pump insertion in mice and rats, and surgical dosing i.e. brain stereotactic injection). Hands-on experience in molecular and biochemical assays including tissue DNA/RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blot, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry. Requirement for accurate record keeping, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats. The work shall be performed in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified. Basic Requirements: Bachelors or Master’s degree in biology, pharmacology or a related field with hands on experience conducting in vivo experiments. Experience with small animal handling/dosing and small animal surgeries This role is a full-time position, but a weekend rotational assignment is required as part of this flex time position. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis . Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience in diabetes and/or obesity research is desirable. Proven ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment. Oral/written communication/listening skills in English are essential Strong relationship-building and interaction skills with peers and management. 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. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. 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. WeAreLilly

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