Analytical Scientist, Molecule

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As an Analytical Scientist – Large Molecule, you will be an integral part of Elanco’s R&D organization, driving the development, optimization, and implementation of chromatographic, electrophoretic, and mass spectrometry (LC/MS) analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products. In this role, you will advance state-of-the-art analytical techniques for therapeutic proteins and vaccines, support bioprocess development, and lead method validation, qualification, and transfer efforts across global internal manufacturing sites and external CRO/CDMO partners.

Method Development & Optimization:
Design, develop, and optimize robust chromatographic (e.g., SEC, RP-HPLC, IEX, HIC), electrophoretic (e.g., CE-SDS, icIEF), and LC/MS (including intact mass and peptide mapping) analytical methods for therapeutic protein and vaccine candidates.

Innovate and implement analytical solutions to support diverse drug formulations, stability studies, and upstream/downstream bioprocess development.

Method Validation, Transfer & Compliance:
Lead analytical method validation, verification, qualification, and technical transfer activities across global Elanco sites and contract research/manufacturing organizations (CROs/CDMOs).

Ensure all analytical methods, protocols, and documentation adhere strictly to data integrity standards and GMP/regulatory expectations.

Mentorship &

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Train, guide, and mentor junior scientists and technical associates to ensure technical consistency and high-quality analytical practices across the organization.

Serve as the analytical subject matter expert on interdisciplinary project teams, collaborating closely with Discovery Research, Bioprocess Development, Formulation, and Quality teams.

Data Integrity & Technical Documentation:
Author and review comprehensive technical reports, method standard operating procedures (SOPs), validation protocols, and regulatory submission summaries.

Maintain meticulous Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) documentation and uphold the highest laboratory safety and quality standards.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline .
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience in the biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry focused on large-molecule characterization .
• Core Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrated track record developing and validating HPLC/UPLC-based, electrophoretic, and LC/MS analytical methods for biologics .
• Communication & Problem Solving:
  Strong scientific problem-solving abilities coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills .

• Direct experience characterizing recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oligonucleotides, and therapeutic peptides .
• Practical experience leading method validation,…