Associate Scientist - Large Molecule 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.

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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.

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Your Role: Associate Scientist

The Associate Scientist in Large Molecule Technical Development (LMTD) assists in the design and execution of studies spanning bacterial fermentation, mammalian cell culture, virus propagation, downstream processing, formulation, and filling.

The primary goal of this role is to develop, license, and transfer vaccine processes, applying both biological and engineering principles.

This position relies heavily on communication and collaboration across multi-functional project teams to support Elanco’s biologics R&D portfolio for global markets.

Your Responsibilities:


* Prepare laboratory areas and equipment for study activities.


* Contribute to study designs and interpretation of results.


* Execute study protocols involving bacterial culturing, mammalian cell cultivation, virus propagation, downstream processing and vaccine formulation.


* Ensure proper documentation of all laboratory work and effective communication of study results.


* responsible for general laboratory upkeep and maintenance.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocessing)


* Experience in a laboratory environment, including good documentation practices, media and solution preparation, operation and maintenance of basic laboratory instrumentation, and an understanding of microbial physiology and growth optimization.

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


* Experience in developing animal health products and a good understanding of the relevant regulations for animal health product development.


* Proficiency with aseptic procedures.


* Familiarity with protein concentration and purification techniques and related equipment.


* Experience with biohazardous organisms.


* Proficiency with Design of Experiments tools.

Additional Information:


* Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa

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