Senior Bioanalytical Scientist — ELISA & qPCR Methods

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two week-long shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences Associate to develop and optimize ELISA- and qPCR-based assays for antigen quantification at our Indianapolis site. You will support manufacturing investigations and collaborate with TS/MS, QC, and global teams to enable method validations and transfers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Microbiology/related field with 2+ years in bioanalytical methods, cell culture, and aseptic technique, plus strong JMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field; or a Master’s degree in the same fields.
• A minimum of 2+ years of industry experience (for Bachelor's holders) in bioanalytical techniques, cell culture, microbiology, or virology. Hands-on experience with aseptic techniques and cell culture; strong technical curiosity and proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ELISA- and qPCR-based assays for antigen quantification and support manufacturing site investigations to enhance process understanding.
• Design and execute experiments, perform root cause investigations for assay deviations, and document all findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis and technical observation, collaborating with scientists to prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across TS/MS, Quality Control, and global manufacturing sites to facilitate successful method validations and transfers.
• Ensure all laboratory work complies with development quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

Skills

Bioanalytical techniques

Cell culture

Microbiology

Virology

Statistical analysis (JMP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Master’s degree in Microbiology-related field

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

JMP

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences Associate to develop and optimize ELISA- and qPCR-based assays for antigen quantification at our Indianapolis site. You will support manufacturing investigations and collaborate with TS/MS, QC, and global teams to enable method validations and transfers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Microbiology/related field with 2+ years in bioanalytical methods, cell culture, and aseptic technique, plus strong JMP