Associate R&D - Analytical

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: Analytical Chemist 

As an Analytical Chemist, you will be part of the Biopharmaceutical Technical Development (BTD) Team to deliver innovative solutions for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting chemical assays, analyzing therapeutic molecules, and supporting product characterization through chromatographic and electrophoretic methods. 

Your Responsibilities: 


* Conduct and document laboratory experiments on biopharmaceuticals and vaccines in strict compliance with regulatory guidelines and GMP procedures. 



* Develop and perform analytical methods, including HPLC, UPLC, and CE to characterize product quality and quantity in support of process development. 



* Analyze sample data, recognize abnormal results, and proactively troubleshoot technical issues by modifying methods or procedures. 



* Qualify and maintain analytical instrumentation while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized laboratory work environment. 



* Author technical protocols, reports, and method procedures while performing peer reviews to ensure high-quality data integrity. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field 



* Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory or pharmaceutical research environment 



* Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC instrumentation and experience following GMP laboratory documentation requirements 

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


* Experience with Karl Fisher titration and protein sample preparation 



* Familiarity with assay validation and technology transfer to third-party partners 



* Strong collaborative skills with experience interacting across multi-disciplinary project teams 



* Ability to quickly learn and implement new analytical techniques or methods 

Additional Information: 

Travel: less than 5% 

Location: Indianapolis, IN - Laboratory Based / Flexible Environment 

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