Associate Scientist

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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, motivated, and versatile individual who can help to build a highly collaborative, successful drug discovery and development team in the Obesity research group in Boston.

The successful candidate will use a strong cell culture 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 candidate will be responsible for setting up critical capabilities in the laboratory setting and working with other scientists within and across departments to achieve project and department goals.

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Key responsibilities include :

• Plan and independently carry out in vitro experiments to evaluate targets / pathways, proof of concepts and mechanism of action in obesity / diabetes and its associated complications.
• Build out robust cellular models, using human or mammalian, immortalized, primary or induced pluripotent stem cell lines.
• Perform molecular and biochemical assessments (including qPCR, ELISA, Western blot but not limited to) on in vitro and ex vivo samples in collaboration with colleagues in other departments.
• Function independently, work within a team-oriented lab environment, and work within cross-functional project teams.
• Requirement for accurate record keeping, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats. Will perform work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.

Minimum qualifications :

B.S. and / or M.S. in biology or a closely related field with 2+ years of laboratory experience.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Extensive experience working with human or mammalian cell culture.
• Proven ability in developing cellular models.
• Background in cellular and molecular biology of skeletal and / or cardiac muscle is a huge plus.
• Prior work with 3D organoids / engineered tissue models and / or co-culture system would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment.

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