Vaccine Process Development Scientist — Senior Associate

elanco; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist, Process Development, to advance vaccine development for pets and livestock. The role involves hands-on work in bacterial fermentation, viral propagation, and downstream processing, collaborating with analytical teams to ensure robust transfer of manufacturing processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's (or MS) in a relevant field, 3+ years lab experience, and strong communication. On-site in Fort Dodge, IA with relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience or a Master of Science degree in a relevant field.
• Strong verbal and written communication and experience with operation and maintenance of basic laboratory instrumentation.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Elanco does not sponsor for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific knowledge to drive timely progress of Technical Development projects.
• Independently execute experimental methods involving bacterial fermentation, viral propagation, mammalian cell culture, formulation and downstream processing.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and productive work environment for all researchers.
• Train others under guidance of a lead scientist and educate team on complex issues.
• Propose initial interpretations of data to the lead scientist and suggest next steps.
• Demonstrate flexibility and learning agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform general laboratory upkeep and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Master of Science degree in a relevant field

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist, Process Development, to advance vaccine development for pets and livestock. The role involves hands-on work in bacterial fermentation, viral propagation, and downstream processing, collaborating with analytical teams to ensure robust transfer of manufacturing processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's (or MS) in a relevant field, 3+ years lab experience, and strong communication. On-site in Fort Dodge, IA with relocation options available.