Senior Associate - Clinical Development Sciences

Elanco in; Fort Dodge (IA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

401K matching

Descripción de la vacante

Elanco in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate in Clinical Development Sciences to provide laboratory support for clinical studies. You will execute analytical methods for clinical samples and help interpret and adjust protocols as needed.

You will maintain lab operations, coordinate with study teams, and ensure data integrity and compliance with quality systems. A Bachelor’s in a relevant scientific field and some lab experience are required.

Formación

• Laboratory techniques for analyzing clinical samples.
• Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional study teams.

Responsabilidades

• Perform analytical methods on clinical samples.
• Maintain clean, safe lab environment and schedule instrument maintenance.
• Coordinate with study execution teams to process samples within timelines.
• Prepare SOPs and data reports; ensure quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and follow SOPs, GxP, HSE guidelines.

Conocimientos

Laboratory techniques

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication/writing

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s in biology, microbiology, immunology, animal science or related scientific discipline

Descripción del empleo

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 – join our team today!

Your Role:

Senior Associate - Clinical Development Sciences Senior Associate Clinical Development Sciences position providing laboratory support for clinical studies. Execute analytical methods for clinical samples. Assist in the interpretation and recommend changes to scientific protocols and procedures.

Your Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Analysis: Performs analytical methods on clinical samples, including traditional culturing techniques for bacterial and viral targets.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Maintains a clean, organized, and safe lab environment, including scheduling and performing instrument/equipment maintenance and evaluating new equipment.
• Study Support: Coordinates with the study execution team to process clinical samples and complete analyses within study timelines.
• Documentation and Data Analysis: Prepares SOPs/working procedures, performs data analysis, and organizes data for reports.
• Collaboration: Contributes to troubleshooting, collaborates with colleagues. Follows all relevant internal and external guidelines (SOPs, GxP, HSE, AW) and maintains compliance with quality systems.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s in biology, microbiology, immunology, animal science or related scientific discipline
• Some experience in a laboratory setting

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• General understanding of clinical laboratory study design, execution and operations
• Interpersonal skills while working in teams

• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple relocation packages for eligible roles
• 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
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.