Biologist - Psychiatry, Pain and Neuronal Health Discovery

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 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 Biologist - Psychiatry, Pain and Neuronal Health Discovery will contribute to a multidisciplinary research team focused on understanding the cellular and circuit-level mechanisms underlying psychiatric and neurological diseases. This role will support neuroscience discovery efforts through a combination of molecular biology, histology, imaging, and in vivo experimental approaches . The successful candidate will work closely with scientists to design and execute experiments aimed at interrogating neural circuits, cellular mechanisms, and therapeutic targets in the brain. Key Responsibilities Experimental Research Design and execute laboratory experiments to support neuroscience target discovery and validation Contribute to studies investigating neural circuits, synaptic biology, and brain disease mechanisms Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to the research team Histology and Imaging Perform tissue processing and histological techniques including, Immunohistochemistry (IHC),fluorescent labeling, RNAscope Prepare brain sections and support imaging workflows using fluorescence or confocal microscopy Perform image analysis and quantitative assessment of histological endpoints Molecular and Biochemical Assays Conduct molecular and biochemical assays including: Western blot ELISA qPCR Assist with tissue processing and sample preparation for downstream analyses In Vivo Studies (Desirable) Support in vivo studies in rodent models, including tissue collection and experimental procedures Contribute to stereotaxic surgical procedures and neural circuit manipulation experiments when needed Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional scientists to plan and execute experiments Maintain detailed experimental records and ensure high-quality data generation Present results in internal meetings and contribute to research documentation Basic Qualifications MS in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline 1–4 years of relevant laboratory experience 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. Preferred Experience Experience with brain histology and tissue processing Familiarity with RNAscope or other RNA detection methods Experience with fluorescence or confocal microscopy Hands-on experience with Western blot, ELISA, or qPCR Experience working with rodent models in a neuroscience research setting Familiarity with stereotaxic surgery, cannulation, or chemogenetic techniques Experience with image analysis software (ImageJ, Imaris, HALO, etc.) Experience studying synaptic biology, neural circuit function, or neuroimmune interactions is a plus. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment 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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