In Vivo Biologist- Immunology Role at Eli Lilly and Company USA
Eli Lilly and Company is hiring for an In Vivo Biologist – Immunology role at its Biotechnology Center in San Diego, California. This biologist job is part of Lilly’s Immunology Discovery team and focuses on developing and validating in vivo disease models to support novel therapies for autoimmune diseases. The role offers hands-on laboratory experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to life-changing medicines.
Job Details:
- Job Role: In Vivo Biologist – Immunology
- Company: Eli Lilly and Company
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Category: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full Time, Regular
- Job ID: R-96376
- Work Type: On-site laboratory-based biologist job
About the Company
Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Lilly employees work to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, improve disease understanding, and support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Lilly puts people first and is committed to innovation, inclusion, and scientific excellence. Explore more opportunities similar to biologist job offers in the USA.
Educational Requirements
- BS or MS in physiology, biology, pharmacology, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 2+ years of in vivo research experience
Key Responsibilities for In Vivo Biologist Role:
- Develop and execute small animal models of inflammation and autoimmunity
- Perform in vivo efficacy studies according to study protocols
- Handle all in-life study activities including dosing and animal handling
- Conduct blood collection, small animal surgery, and tissue collection
- Perform in vitro assays on study tissue samples
- Analyze, graph, and interpret experimental data
- Perform ELISAs or similar assay platforms
- Organize data and present findings during internal team meetings
- Collaborate closely with immunology and cross-functional teams
Skills Required for In Vivo Biologist Role:
- Experience in dose formulation and animal handling
- Proficiency in dosing routes such as PO, IP, SC, ID, and IV
- Skills in blood collection, animal surgery, and tissue processing
- Experience using Excel and GraphPad Prism for data analysis
- Strong record-keeping and documentation skills
- Knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as RNA isolation and RT-PCR
- Familiarity with imaging techniques (IHC/IF, IVIS, Phenocycler) is a plus
- Experience with FACS analysis, FlowJo, or cell culture techniques preferred
- Good communication and organizational skills for presenting results
Benefits of the In Vivo Biologist Role:
- Competitive salary ranging from $71,250 to $187,000
- Eligibility for company performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and pension plans
- Paid vacation and leave benefits
- Employee well-being programs and assistance initiatives
- Inclusive workplace with multiple employee resource groups
- Opportunity to work on impactful immunology research as a biologist
