Senior Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences Associate

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Senior Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences Associate

As an Associate in Manufacturing, you will be part of the Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) team to deliver process and productivity improvements across a diverse biotechnology portfolio. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting lifecycle management initiatives, bioanalytical method optimization, and the transfer of these methods to global Quality Control laboratories.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize ELISA- and qPCR-based assays for antigen quantification and support manufacturing site investigations to enhance process understanding.
• Design and execute experiments, perform root cause investigations for assay deviations, and document all findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis and technical observation, collaborating with scientists to prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across TS/MS, Quality Control, and global manufacturing sites to facilitate successful method validations and transfers.
• Ensure all laboratory work complies with development quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field; or a Master’s degree in the same fields.
• Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of industry experience (for Bachelor's holders) in bioanalytical techniques, cell culture, microbiology, or virology.
• Hands-on experience with aseptic techniques and cell culture; strong technical curiosity and proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Expertise in cell- and egg-based assays for virus titration, including handling primary cells and cell banks.
• Proven experience with ELISA and qPCR method development and virus stock preparation.
• Proficiency in aseptic processing including multi-well plates, T-flasks, and roller bottles.
• Background in advanced statistical analysis and experimental data interpretation.
• Ability to adapt or modify existing scientific techniques for novel biotechnology applications.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elanco Technology Center, Indianapolis, IN - On-site

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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