Elanco
Associate Scientist - Cell Line Development
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Project ManagementGMPMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- Senior Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development
- As a Senior Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development, you will be a pivotal member of our Transitional and Early Development (TED) team, directly contributing to the advancement of Elanco's biotherapeutic and vaccine pipeline.
- Guide the development, optimization, and implementation of robust workflows for mammalian cell culture and high-performance cell line generation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enhance the speed, quality, and efficiency of our cell line development engine.
- You will leverage your deep expertise in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry to develop and industrialize next-generation cell lines.
Requirements
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Nice to have
- Demonstrable hands-on experience in the end-to-end development of stable cell lines, including transfection, single-cell cloning, and characterization of clonality and stability.
Skills
- What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Proven project management experience with the ability to guide technical strategy and mentor junior scientists.
- Hands-on experience with high-throughput cell line development platforms (e.g., Beacon, VIPS) and flow cytometry.
- A strong understanding of upstream bioprocess techniques, including the use of shake flasks, ambr®, and bench-scale bioreactors.
- Familiarity with cGMP principles and the regulatory requirements for cell line development and characterization for IND/BLA submissions.
Compensation
- Annual bonus offering
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
Company info
- At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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