Technical Services Manufacturing Scientist

Indianaagconnection; Indianapolis, Indiana (IN, PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health seeks a Technical Services Manufacturing Scientist to enhance microbial strains and fermentation processes. The role involves collaboration, technical proficiency, and problem-solving to ensure quality and compliance in manufacturing. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Improve industrial Streptomyces strains and fermentation processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data collection.
• Design and document experiments with clear objectives.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

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

Register for your free AgCareers.com account to receive exclusive information and features.

Job Details

Job Title:

Technical Services Manufacturing Scientist

Location:

Indianapolis , IN ,USA

Company:

Elanco

Industry Sector:

Agribusiness

Industry Type:

Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services

Career Type:

Manufacturing/Production

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

N/A

Salary:

Get Job Alerts

Criteria: Career Type: Manufacturing/Production
Country: USA Notify me of jobs like this I agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service .

Technical Services Manufacturing Scientist

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

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Apply to this position Save this job Job Post Date: 05/11/25 Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for. Global Director- Internal Manufacturing Procurement
Elanco
Indianapolis, Indiana
Senior Director - Manufacturing Operations
Elanco
Clinton, Indiana
Senior Associate, Quality Assurance - External Manufacturing
Elanco
Indianapolis, Indiana

Call United States or Canada 1.800.929.8975 | Email Us