Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is seeking a TSMS Scientist in Elwood, KS to provide operational and technical support for monoclonal antibody manufacturing. You will participate in tech transfer, scale-up, process optimization, validation and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

We value hands-on experience with chromatography, bioreactor operation, and TFF, plus collaboration across Manufacturing, Development, and Quality teams to ensure product quality and process control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of biotech/pharma industry experience with monoclonal antibodies.
• Hands-on chromatography, Protein A or affinity chromatography experience.
• Experience with bioreactor operation and tangential flow filtration (TFF).
• Knowledge of tech transfer, validation, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream and/or downstream manufacturing processes for biologics (e.g., mammalian cell culture, purification).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Development, and Quality on studies, investigations, validation and tech transfer.
• Provide on-floor support during manufacturing campaigns, including troubleshooting and deviations.
• Use data analysis tools to improve process understanding and control.
• Author and review technical documents (batch records, SOPs, risk assessments, etc.).
• Assist in implementing changes through the change control system.

Skills

Chromatography

Protein A

Bioreactor operation

Tangential flow filtration

Data analysis (JMP/Excel)

Education

Master's in Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology

Bachelor's in Microbiology

Engineering

Tools

Veeva QMS

MES platforms

TrackWise

Job description

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:

The Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist is responsible for providing operational and technical support for commercial and pilot laboratory operations at the Elwood, Kansas, monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility. The position is a subject matter expert with respect to mAb products and processes and is engaged in tech transfer, scale-up, process optimization, validation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the execution and troubleshooting of upstream and/or downstream manufacturing processes for biologics (e.g., mammalian cell culture, purification).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Development, and Quality teams in the execution of technical / development studies, investigations, validation activities, and technical transfer programs, and collaborate with team members to identify potential risks, sources of variability, improvement, and value engineering opportunities to maximize project return and likelihood of technical success.
• Provide on-floor support during manufacturing campaigns, including troubleshooting and deviation investigations.
• Use scientific and statistical analysis tools to improve process understanding, ensure manufacturing processes are capable and operating in a state of control, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Author and provide critical review of technical documents, including, but not limited to: batch records, SOPs, PFDs, risk assessments, investigations, technical studies, commissioning and qualification protocols, and reports.
• Assist in implementing changes through the change control system (e.g., BOM updates, process changes).

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in the Biotech / Pharmaceutical industry. Must have hands-on experience with chromatography (including Protein A or affinity chromatography), bioreactor operation, and tangential flow filtration (TFF).

Top Skills:

• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as JMP or Excel is preferred.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Advanced degree (MSc) in Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in commercial manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies and/or recombinant proteins.
• Proven track record in tech transfer, process scale-up, and validation within biopharmaceutical operations.
• Experience with capital project execution and familiarity with electronic quality systems (e.g., Veeva QMS, TrackWise) and MES platforms.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elwood, Kansas
• Day shift position.
• Weekend and evening work is not usual, although it may be required to provide process support to ongoing operations.
• Minimal travel requirements < 10%.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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.