Associate Scientist – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences; TS​/MS

locations

Indianapolis, IN

time type

Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idR
0022863

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.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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!

Your Role:
Associate Scientist – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS)

As a Scientist on the TS/MS team at Elanco’s Technology Center in Indianapolis, you will support the optimization and advancement of bacterial and mammalian cell culture manufacturing processes. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing lab-scale models, analyzing experimental data, identifying process improvements, and collaborating across functions to support Elanco’s diverse pharmaceutical and biotech product portfolio.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze lab-scale experiments to model large-scale fermentation and cell culture processes, using engineering and microbiological principles to generate actionable data that supports process optimization and troubleshooting

• Lead and manage small-scale laboratory projects
  , ensuring experiments are properly designed with clear objectives, timelines, and documentation in laboratory notebooks and technical reports

• Drive process improvement initiatives by monitoring process trends, performing data mining using control systems and data historians, and identifying optimization opportunities through technical investigations and collaboration with senior scientists

• Provide scientific support for manufacturing processes
  , including oversight of mammalian and bacterial culture (e.g.,
  
  E. coli, Salmonella), guidance on scale-up strategies, and troubleshooting deviations or yield issues

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations through formal presentations, summary reports, and participation in department technical reviews, while also contributing to a culture of safety and scientific rigor in the lab

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline

• Required Experience: Demonstrated laboratory experience in designing and conducting experiments; ability to interpret biological and process data with strong mechanical aptitude

• Top
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in both team-based and independent settings

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Hands-on experience with bacterial and/or mammalian cell culture systems and the operation of bioreactors or fermenters

• Experience with experimental design, data interpretation, and use of basic statistical tools for biological process analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic statistical software; ability to document and present scientific results clearly

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and the ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams

• Growth mindset with a desire for ongoing scientific and professional…