Bio Process Scientist Vaccine Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Bio Process Research Scientist to support vaccine manufacturing processes from development through commercial production. You will lead technology transfer, conduct DOE-driven experiments, and collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to improve productivity, product quality, and process robustness.

PhD in a relevant field and 2–3+ years of manufacturing experience are preferred, with strong technical writing and project management

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with vaccine/biologics manufacturing and process development.
• Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support vaccine product transfers from R&D to commercial manufacturing (scale-up, validation, registration).
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes and identify root causes; implement technical solutions.
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement for productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead tech transfer activities ensuring robust control and on-time execution.
• Design, execute and analyze DOE-based experiments; prepare technical docs and support SAP planning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE methodologies

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology/related field

Tools

JMP

Job description

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Bio Process Research Scientist to support vaccine manufacturing processes from development through commercial production. You will lead technology transfer, conduct DOE-driven experiments, and collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to improve productivity, product quality, and process robustness.

PhD in a relevant field and 2–3+ years of manufacturing experience are preferred, with strong technical writing and project management