Senior Analyst - Discovery Research

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

year-end) in the US (in addition to PT

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Senior Analyst to support the Antibody Discovery team. You will perform hands-on molecular biology, antibody selection, and screening, driving data quality and discovery progress across programs.

Responsibilities include executing single-B cell, phage display, and yeast display campaigns; high-throughput PCR, cloning, DNA/RNA prep, and ELISA/flow cytometry; meticulous ELN record-keeping and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field (or Bachelor's with 2–4 years lab experience).
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology, biologics discovery, or related lab environment.
• Proficiency with PCR, cloning, DNA/RNA purification, and gel electrophoresis; ELISA or immunoassay-based screening experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute antibody discovery campaigns using established selection workflows, including single-B cell approaches, phage display, and yeast display.
• Perform molecular biology workflows including PCR, high-throughput cloning, DNA and RNA purification, gel electrophoresis, and preparation of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Conduct high-throughput primary screening assays, including ELISA and flow cytometry, to identify and characterize lead antibody candidates.
• Maintain accurate and timely experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), ensuring data is validated, organized, and properly formatted for project databases.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety standards, and equipment readiness while communicating experimental progress and collaborating effectively with Antibody Discovery team members.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

PCR

DNA purification

RNA purification

Gel electrophoresis

ELISA or immunoassay

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Immunology or related field

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years lab experience

Job description

About Us

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better.

Your Role:

Senior Analyst - Antibody Discovery. As a Senior Analyst on Elanco's Antibody Discovery team, you will serve in a core laboratory role supporting our biologics discovery engine through the hands-on execution of molecular biology, antibody selection, and screening workflows. In this role, you will apply strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and disciplined execution to generate high-quality discovery data and advance antibody discovery programs.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute antibody discovery campaigns using established selection workflows, including single-B cell approaches, phage display, and yeast display.
• Perform molecular biology workflows including PCR, high-throughput cloning, DNA and RNA purification, gel electrophoresis, and preparation of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Conduct high-throughput primary screening assays, including ELISA and flow cytometry, to identify and characterize lead antibody candidates.
• Maintain accurate and timely experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), ensuring data is validated, organized, and properly formatted for project databases.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety standards, and equipment readiness while communicating experimental progress and collaborating effectively with Antibody Discovery team members.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

Education

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related scientific field; OR Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field with 2-4 years of relevant laboratory experience in a research or industry setting.

Experience

• Hands-on experience working in a molecular biology, biologics discovery, or related research laboratory environment.

Skills

• Proficiency with molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, DNA and RNA purification, and gel electrophoresis; experience conducting ELISA or other immunoassay-based screening techniques.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience with antibody discovery platforms, including single-B cell workflows, phage display, and/or yeast display.
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, or other high-throughput antibody screening methods.
• Experience preparing molecular biology samples for next-generation sequencing.
• Experience with DNA and RNA purification workflows.
• Understanding of antibody structure, function, and biologics discovery principles.
• Experience with bioinformatic analysis and selection of antibodies and other proteins.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex laboratory protocols consistently and accurately while managing multiple activities in a collaborative research environment.

Additional Information

Travel: 10%
Location: Indianapolis, IN (HQ)

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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