Technical Services Manufacturing Scientist

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health seeks a scientist to improve microbial strains and fermentation processes. The role involves hands-on experience in microbiology and collaboration with teams to enhance manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial experience or relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with microbes and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Improve industrial Streptomyces strains and develop fermentation processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data collection.
• Ensure all experiments are well designed and documented.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Position Description:

The scientist is responsible for current strain improvement activities, executing process support and improvement projects for current and future manufacturing processes. Using their experience in microbiology, molecular genetics, analytics, and fermentation development, this role will be responsible for applying these tools in the development of improved microbial strains and fermentation processes.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Improve industrial Streptomyces strains and develop a deeper understanding of fermentation of various Streptomyces species.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data collection, mining, observation and technical report writing in collaboration with scientists and technicians.
• Own the process of high throughput fermentation screening, including planning, designing, coordinating, screening of cultures to identify improved strains, data analysis and control charting at the end of each run to identify shifts in the process, perform and document root cause investigation of every Beta run.
• Ensure all experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives in electronic notebook and/or batch records.
• Write and present technical summaries in reports and at department technical meetings and reviews.
• Ensure work is aligned with all relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP and GMP requirements.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related major.
• 2+ years of industrial experience or relevant laboratory experience, including analytical, molecular biology, genetics.
• Technical Proficiency & Problem-Solving:Technically inquisitive with high learning agility, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Demonstrated hands-on experience with microbes, cell biology, aseptic techniques (including Streptomyces), basic statistics, and Microsoft Office. Familiar with Environmental and Safety compliance, lab PPE, and safe laboratory practices.
• Collaboration & Communication:Effective oral and written communication, self-management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize activities. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of an integrated team, promoting safe behaviors among coworkers.

Additional Preferences:

• Ability to troubleshoot and operate automated liquid handling equipment.
• Aseptic experience with small scale fermentation and high throughput screening.
• Experience and knowledge of fermentation manufacturing and/or development.
• Statistical background e.g. experimental data analysis and interpretation, familiar with JMP.
• Scientific curiosity and creativity in adaptation/modification of existing techniques for novel uses.

Other Information:

• Location: Elanco Technology Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Onsite 5 days a week.
• May work with potentially hazardous and/or biologically active materials.

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