Analytical Chemist - Biopharma Technical Development

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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Analytical Chemist – Biopharma Technical Development

As an Analytical Chemist in Biopharma Technical Development, you will play a key role in supporting Elanco’s product development efforts.

This laboratory-based role will involve designing, developing, and validating assays, interpreting complex data, and contributing to product and process optimization.

You will interact with multiple discovery and research laboratories while managing multiple projects.

Your Responsibilities:


* Design, develop, qualify, and validate analytical assays, including cell-based bioassays and ELISAs, for product characterization, release, and stability testing.


* Support upstream/downstream bioprocesses and formulation development through rapid and timely analytical testing.


* Contribute to the development of analytical control strategies and setting specifications in compliance with regulatory guidelines.


* Author and review technical documents such as SOPs, protocols, and reports, while maintaining instrumentation systems and laboratory safety standards.


* Train and mentor associates globally, facilitating consistent practices across sites, and coordinate method transfers and validations with internal teams and CROs.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Cellular Biology).


* Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Biotech/Biopharmaceutical industry, with expertise in large molecule analytical characterization (e.g., recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, peptides).


* Top Skills: Expertise in assay development, validation, and optimization, combined with strong oral and written communication, statistical analysis, and organizational skills.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):


* Hands-on experience with immunoassay development, including ELISAs and bioassays, along with proficiency in electron...