Clinical Laboratory Research Scientist – Elanco

Frontierperspectives; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Two weeklong company shutdowns in theU

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Research Scientist to join its Fort Dodge team. The role focuses on designing and conducting laboratory experiments, developing methods, and analyzing data for clinical studies.

The candidate will work within the Clinical Development Sciences group to advance animal-health research through robust assay development, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques while ensuring adherence to GxP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Animal Science, or related field.
• 5-8 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with cell culture, assay development, molecular biology, and basic lab techniques.
• Strong understanding of experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sponsors and study managers to define project requirements and develop protocols, validation methods, and sample-analysis plans.
• Design, conduct, and document laboratory experiments supporting clinical studies.
• Develop and implement viral and bacterial culture methods, analytical techniques, and laboratory technologies.
• Identify innovative technologies to enhance clinical laboratory capabilities.
• Review, approve, and prepare laboratory data and data packages for statistical analysis.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, completeness, and compliance with GxP requirements and SOPs.
• Lead laboratory troubleshooting and resolve complex scientific and technical issues.
• Provide technical support to ensure clinical studies are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, infrastructure, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Develop, revise, and maintain laboratory SOPs and working procedures.
• Support complex projects and provide technical guidance to other scientists when required.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Animal Science

Tools

Cell culture

Assay development

Molecular biology

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Research Scientist - Elanco

Elanco

Location Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA

Country United States

About the Position

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Research Scientist to join its Clinical Development Sciences team in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

The successful candidate will support clinical research and development programs by designing and conducting laboratory experiments, developing and implementing laboratory methodologies, analyzing scientific data, and ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory scientist with strong experience in clinical laboratory research, microbiology, molecular biology, cell culture, assay development, and experimental design to contribute to innovative animal-health research.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sponsors and study managers to define project requirements and develop protocols, validation methods, and sample-analysis plans.
• Design, conduct, and document laboratory experiments supporting clinical studies.
• Develop and implement viral and bacterial culture methods, analytical techniques, and laboratory technologies.
• Identify innovative technologies to enhance clinical laboratory capabilities.
• Review, approve, and prepare laboratory data and data packages for statistical analysis.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, completeness, and compliance with GxP requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead laboratory troubleshooting and resolve complex scientific and technical issues.
• Provide technical support to ensure clinical studies are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, infrastructure, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Develop, revise, and maintain laboratory SOPs and working procedures.
• Support complex projects and provide technical guidance to other scientists when required.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Animal Science, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 5-8 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
  • Practical experience with laboratory techniques such as:
    • Cell culture
    • Assay development and design
    • Molecular biology
    • Laboratory experimentation
  • Strong understanding of experimental design and data analysis.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Candidates with the following qualifications will have an advantage:

  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • Experience with clinical laboratory study design and execution.
  • Knowledge of laboratory operations in a GxP-regulated environment.
  • Strong scientific communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience presenting complex scientific data.
  • Experience troubleshooting laboratory and scientific problems.
  • Project leadership or mentoring experience.

  Benefits and Perks

  Elanco offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' professional, financial, and personal well-being. Benefits may include:

  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid time off
  • Two weeklong company shutdowns in the U.S.
  • 8-week parental leave
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Up to 6% 401(k) matching
  • Employee Resource Groups