Hands-on Upstream Process Development Associate

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is seeking a Technical Associate to drive upstream process development, from laboratory development through scale-up, in a hands-on, lab-focused role.

You will join multidisciplinary teams to define, optimize and scale robust manufacturing processes, aligning with CMC requirements and business goals, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher degree in a scientific discipline.
• Practical experience in upstream process development.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and an interest in experimental process development.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on housekeeping and stock control.
• Technical precision regarding equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to plan, document and communicate technical work clearly.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and GxP-compliant ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and hands-on support for upstream process development activities within development laboratories and pilot plant environments.
• Supports execution of experiments for process definition, optimization, scale-up and commercialization.
• Perform essential daily tasks including equipment calibration, buffer and media preparation, sampling, and routine monitoring of cultures.
• Maintain a high standard of lab organization and housekeeping.
• Proactively manage stock levels of consumables and reagents to ensure no delays in development activities.
• Ensure development programs and experimental activities are aligned with CMC and GxP requirements.
• Collaborate with analytical teams to ensure appropriate testing methods are available to support development activities.
• Prepare high-quality, peer-reviewed technical reports and ensure appropriate documentation and archiving of experimental work.
• Support technology, equipment and capital projects, including planning, commissioning, documentation and training activities.
• Coach and train colleagues within the development group, including placement students.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are capable and flexible to support development needs.
• Support equipment maintenance activities, acting as a point of liaison for service providers, facilities management, and external contractors.
• Work proactively with external companies, site, and network as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, process optimization and knowledge sharing across the wider technical network.
• Ensure all laboratory activities are performed safely and in accordance with relevant risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Build effective collaborations with internal teams and external organizations to support project and business requirements.

Skills

Upstream process development

Laboratory skills

Stock control

Calibration & maintenance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation & communication

Quality & GxP compliance

Education

Science degree

Job description

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is seeking a Technical Associate to drive upstream process development, from laboratory development through scale-up, in a hands-on, lab-focused role.

You will join multidisciplinary teams to define, optimize and scale robust manufacturing processes, aligning with CMC requirements and business goals, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a dynamic environment.