Sr. Analytical Scientist, Biologics

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.

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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.

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Your Role: Sr.

Analytical Scientist, Biologics

As an Sr.

Analytical Scientist, Biologics you will be part of Elanco’s R&D team, driving the development of chromatographic, electrophoretic, and LC/MS analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing analytical techniques for therapeutic proteins and vaccines, supporting bioprocesses, and leading method development, validation, and transfer efforts across global sites.

If you are passionate about advancing analytical methodologies and playing a key role in biopharmaceutical development, we invite you to apply and join our innovative team!

Your Responsibilities:


* Develop and optimize chromatographic, electrophoretic, and LC/MS analytical methods for vaccine and therapeutic protein products.


* Innovate and implement analytical solutions for diverse drug formulations and bioprocess support.


* Lead method validation, verification, and transfer activities across global sites and CROs.


* Train and mentor associates and scientists globally to ensure consistency in analytical practices.


* Author technical reports, review scientific documents, and maintain laboratory safety standards.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years or Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.


* Experience: Extensive hands-on experience developing HPLC/UPLC-based, electrophoretic, and LC/MS analytical methods for large molecule characterization.


* Top 2 skills: Strong expertise in analytical method development and validation, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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


* Expertise in recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, oligonucleotides, and peptides.


* Experience with method validation, transfer, and qualification under GMP conditions.


* Strong statistical knowledge and proficiency with statistica...