Biopharma Analytical Development Scientist

Elanco; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Liverpool's Speke site seeks an Analytical Development Scientist to advance biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. The role is predominantly laboratory‑based, combining hands-on experiments with data interpretation to support microbial and cell culture development projects.

You will develop and optimise analytical methods (HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE-SDS), plan studies, and deliver high‑quality documentation while collaborating across Elanco's global network and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Biologics or related science.
• 2+ years of hands-on analytical method development experience or PhD.
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry.
• Experience in developing/optimising analytical methods (HPLC, UV, ELISA, CE‑SDS).
• Knowledge of CQAs, impurities and stability in biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience planning/performing method validations or fit-for-purpose studies.
• Ability to produce high-quality scientific documentation.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise analytical methods for biopharmaceutical and vaccine process development (HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE‑SDS).
• Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies with hands-on experimentation.
• Provide analytical expertise across development projects within Speke and global network.
• Interpret analytical data and translate findings into development strategies.
• Plan and perform method validations and fit-for-purpose studies.
• Communicate progress and technical findings to teams and stakeholders; produce documentation.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, quality and Good Research Practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and support method transfers with external organisations.

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC

ELISA

UV

CE-SDS

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biologics

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Cell-based assays

Job description

Elanco in Liverpool's Speke site seeks an Analytical Development Scientist to advance biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. The role is predominantly laboratory‑based, combining hands-on experiments with data interpretation to support microbial and cell culture development projects.

You will develop and optimise analytical methods (HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE-SDS), plan studies, and deliver high‑quality documentation while collaborating across Elanco's global network and ensuring compliance with