Associate Scientist/Scientist - Cochlear Histology

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The Early Preclinical Development (EPD) Team is seeking a scientist with expertise in inner ear histology to support discovery and IND-enabling animal studies. The candidate should have experience in histologic techniques specific to the inner ear, central nervous system (CNS), and/or retina (eye). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in inner ear histological preparations such as microdissection of mouse and non-human primate (NHP) inner ears. Proficiency in imaging, analysis, and data presentation preparation is required. Collaboration with cross-functional teams may be necessary to achieve the company's goals. The role requires an individual who is self-motivated and able to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform necropsy and collect various tissue and organs from animal models  
• Extract and process temporal bones from mice and non-human primates, and perform cochlear microdissection. 
• Prepare inner ear tissues for embedding, frozen sections, and molecular analyses. 
• Conduct immunohistochemistry (IHC), epifluorescent imaging, cochlear frequency mapping, and confocal microscopy. 
• Create graphs and charts from histologic data; prepare images for presentation. 
• Communicate results to stakeholders.  
• Develop or review immunohistochemistry protocols and imaging strategies. 
• Manage inventory and maintain database records. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with CRO for study execution. 
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies. 
• Occasionally work on weekends. 

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Biology or related scientific field, with experience in inner ear biology, vision, or CNS. 

Additional and preferred skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Suite). 
• Experience in addressing scientific problems and problem solving skills required. 
• Expertise with modern imaging techniques; epifluorescent and confocal microscopy is preferred. 
• Experience with image analysis software (ImageJ, Amira, LasX, Imaris). 
• Proficiency in image analysis utilizing at least one programming language such as Python or MATLAB 
• Anatomical knowledge in vision, hearing or CNS preferred. 
• Experience in microdissections (retina, organ of Corti or DRG whole-mount and dissections), and methods for histological preparation is necessary. 
• Strong technical lab skills (pipetting, reagent preparation, liquid handling). 
• Experience working with cell lines. 
• Knowledge in antibody characterization

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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.

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