Biologist - Biomarker Development

Role Summary

Biologist - Biomarker Development at Lilly. Join the Biomarkers Unit to support preclinical characterization and evaluation of therapeutic molecules through biomarker assay development and translation into the clinic. Work with project team leads and senior scientists to develop and execute in vitro experiments and biomarker solutions across neurodegenerative targets.

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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific fields with 3+ years industry or academic experience.
• Preferred: Hands-on cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, or pharmacology experience with immunoassay and Western blot technical skills.
• Preferred: Industrial pharmaceutical experience.
• Preferred: Training in in vitro biomarker assay development.
• Preferred: Knowledge of proteomics platforms (e.g., Mass Spectrometry, Olink, NULISA, SomaScan).
• Preferred: Experience with neuroscience-relevant in vitro cell and in vivo animal models; designing and executing pharmacological experiments across neuroscience indications.

Skills

• In vitro biomarker assay development
• qRT-PCR, immunoassays, Western blot
• Automation for high-throughput assays
• Data analysis and visualization
• Scientific communication and collaboration across functional teams

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry or related field