Principal/ Sr. Scientist – Cardiovascular & Heart Failure Biology

Our focus is the patient: by understanding the biology and pathophysiology underlying disease states, we aim to address the root cause of disease and develop breakthrough therapies. We have one of the strongest pipelines in the industry and a track record of delivering impactful medicines that improve people’s lives.

We are currently seeking a hands-on Research Associate with expertise in developing, optimizing, and running cell-based assays. You will work with a group of scientists to turn assay concepts into robust, reproducible methods and generate high-quality data that advance our cardiometabolic research portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and run cell-based assays (e.g., viability, signaling, electrophysiology, and other functional readouts) using various cell types.
• Perform molecular and protein assays, including PCR/qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Analyze and interpret assay data, troubleshoot technical issues, and report results clearly to the team and internal stakeholders.
• Working under the guidance of the team lead, contribute to the design, development, optimization, and qualification of novel assays and methods.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of experimental results in compliance with electronic lab notebook guidelines.
• Collaborate with local, cross-site, and cross-functional teams to advance the cardiometabolic research portfolio.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related life science
• 3 + years in academia, biotech or industry
• This role is designed for candidates with a BS or MS degree and relevant industry/research experience. PhD-level candidates are not being considered for this 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 Preferences

• 5+ years of industry, academic, or postgraduate experience.
• Hands-on experience developing cell-based assays, not only running established protocols.
• Masters degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related life science
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and in PCR/qPCR, Western blot, and ELISA.
• Works independently on defined projects and collaboratively within a team, with guidance from the team lead on assay strategy and design.
• Detail-oriented, with sound troubleshooting instincts.
• Experience with primary cells, iPSC-derived cells, or co-culture systems.
• Flow cytometry experience, plate-reader or high-content imaging experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrophysiology analysis (e.g., patch clamp, multi-electrode array) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with using AI tools (e.g., for literature search, data analysis, or documentation) to work more efficiently.