Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist

Elanco; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading Biotech firm in Elwood, Indiana, is seeking a Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist. This role offers the opportunity to provide operational and technical support for mAb manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience within the Biotech industry, including hands-on skills with chromatography and bioreactor operations. The position also includes various benefits such as flexible work arrangements and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the Biotech / Pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with upstream and downstream manufacturing processes for biologics.
• Strong understanding of cGMP standards and experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes for biologics.
• Collaborate with teams on technical studies, investigations, and validation activities.
• Use scientific analysis tools to improve process understanding.

Skills

Chromatography

Bioreactor operation

Tangential flow filtration

Data analysis (JMP, Excel)

Biopharmaceutical production knowledge

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology, Microbiology, Engineering

Tools

Veeva QMS

TrackWise

Job description

Your Role: 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 (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. Candidates should be able to 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, along with working knowledge of cGMP standards and experience in regulated environments, is required.

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% 401(k) 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.