Study Coordinator, In-Feed Product Development

Location: Indianapolis

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* Job Description:

** Study Coordinator, In-Feed Product Development     
** Role Summary
** Elanco is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Study Coordinator to support our Feed Manufacturing and Mixing studies. This hybrid role combines scientific writing, data analysis, project coordination, and hands-on R&D feed manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing regulatory-compliant study documentation, interpreting analytical results, coordinating study execution, and operating feed manufacturing equipment to produce experimental diets that support research and product development.

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* Location:

** Indianapolis, IN (with frequent travel/coordination at Clinton, IN)  
** Department:
** Synthetic Technical Development (Syn.TD)  
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* Reports To:

** Principal Research Scientist/Director, Product Development    
** Key Responsibilities*
* * Develop and author comprehensive study protocols for feed manufacturing and mixer evaluation studies, ensuring consistency, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance.
* Prepare technical reports that accurately document study results, conclusions, and recommendations.
* Analyze complex analytical data sets, identify trends, and develop clear graphical representations to communicate findings and support project decision-making.
* Coordinate study logistics, timelines, materials, and communication for mixer evaluations conducted across multiple manufacturing sites.
* Operate industrial/R&D feed manufacturing equipment, including mixers and milling systems, to produce experimental feed samples according to study specifications.
* Execute mixer evaluation studies by loading, mixing, sampling, and unloading feed ingredients, supplements, and finished feed to assess mixing performance, ingredient distribution, and product uniformity.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality standards.
* Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
* Defining and organizing analytical testing internally/externally in collaboration with Analytical SME. d    
** Qualifications**
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* Education:

** Bachelor's (B.S) or Master's (M.S) degree in Animal Science, Chemistry, Feed Science, Agriculture Science or a related scientific field.
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* Experience:

** Bachelor's (B.S.) degree with 3+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, preferably within the animal health/feed science or pharmaceutical industry; or a Master's (M.S.) degree with no prior experience.
* ** Technical Writing:
** Demonstrated ability to develop scientific protocols, technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
* ** Data

Skills:

** Proficiency in data analysis software and the ability to represent complex data sets graphically.
* ** Knowledge:
** Familiarity with feed manufacturing equipment (mixers, pellet mills) and analytical techniques (HPLC/Chromatography) is highly desirable.
* ** Communication:
** Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across…