Associate Scientist – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS)

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Your Role: Associate Scientist – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS)

As a Scientist on the TS/MS team at Elanco’s Technology Center in Indianapolis, you will support the optimization and advancement of bacterial and mammalian cell culture manufacturing processes.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing lab-scale models, analyzing experimental data, identifying process improvements, and collaborating across functions to support Elanco’s diverse pharmaceutical and biotech product portfolio.

Your Responsibilities:


* Design, execute, and analyze lab-scale experiments to model large-scale fermentation and cell culture processes, using engineering and microbiological principles to generate actionable data that supports process optimization and troubleshooting


* Lead and manage small-scale laboratory projects, ensuring experiments are properly designed with clear objectives, timelines, and documentation in laboratory notebooks and technical reports


* Drive process improvement initiatives by monitoring process trends, performing data mining using control systems and data historians, and identifying optimization opportunities through technical investigations and collaboration with senior scientists


* Provide scientific support for manufacturing processes, including oversight of mammalian and bacterial culture (e.g., E.

coli, Salmonella), guidance on scale-up strategies, and troubleshooting deviations or yield issues


* Communicate technical findings and recommendations through formal presentations, summary reports, and participation in department technical reviews, while also contributing to a culture of safety and scientific rigor in the lab

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline


* Required Experience: Demonstrated laboratory experience in designing and conducting experiments; ability to interpret biological and process data with strong mechanical aptitude


* Top Skills: Strong communication and...