Analytical Scientist, Large Molecule — Hybrid Biopharma R&D

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Analytical Scientist for Large Molecules in Indianapolis. You will drive chromatographic, electrophoretic, and LC/MS method development for biologics, lead method validation and technology transfer, and partner across Discovery, Bioprocess, Formulation, and Quality teams to advance protein therapeutics.

You will mentor junior scientists, maintain ELN documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity standards in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on biopharma/biotech experience with large-molecule characterization.
• Proven track record in developing and validating HPLC/UPLC-based methods for biologics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chromatographic, electrophoretic, and LC/MS methods for therapeutic proteins and vaccines.
• Lead method validation, verification, qualification, and transfer across sites and CRO/CDMOs.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory-compliant documentation (SOPs, ELN).
• Mentor junior scientists and collaborate with Discovery, Bioprocess, Formulation, and Quality teams.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC methods

LC/MS analysis

Electrophoretic methods

Method development

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

ELN

Empower

DoE (JMP)

Job description

Elanco is seeking an Analytical Scientist for Large Molecules in Indianapolis. You will drive chromatographic, electrophoretic, and LC/MS method development for biologics, lead method validation and technology transfer, and partner across Discovery, Bioprocess, Formulation, and Quality teams to advance protein therapeutics.

You will mentor junior scientists, maintain ELN documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity standards in a hybrid work environment.