Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist

Elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

6% 401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a TSMS Scientist in Elwood, Kansas to provide operational and technical support for commercial and pilot labs at the monoclonal antibody facility. You will be the subject-matter expert for mAb products and processes, engaging in tech transfer, scale‑up, validation, monitoring and continuous improvements.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Development, and Quality, supporting site campaigns and on‑floor troubleshooting while applying biopharmaceutical process knowledge

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology, Microbiology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years in Biotech/Pharma with chromatography (Protein A/affinity), bioreactor operation, and tangential flow filtration (TFF).
• Top Skills: Proficiency with data analysis tools (JMP/Excel) and ability to work on production floor with cGMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and troubleshooting of upstream and/or downstream biologics manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Development and Quality on studies, investigations, and tech transfer programs.
• Provide on-floor support during manufacturing campaigns, including deviations.
• Use data analysis to improve process understanding and control.
• Author/critically review batch records, SOPs, PFDs, risk assessments, investigations, studies.
• Assist in implementing changes through change control (BOM updates, process changes).

Skills

Data analysis

cGMP knowledge

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Bio/Pharma Tech, Microbiology or Engineering

Tools

JMP

Excel

Job description

Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist

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 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 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 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).

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 with hands‑on experience in 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. Candidates should work effectively in a team environment and support manufacturing activities on the production floor, including occasional off‑shift or weekend coverage as needed. A strong understanding of biopharmaceutical production processes, cGMP standards, and regulated environments is required.

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

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8‑week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401(k) matching

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