Elanco
Research Scientist
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Data AnalysisClinical TrialsResearchProtein AnalysisAnimal StudiesProblem Solving
About the role
- At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
- We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
- Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize ligand-binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Gyros) for the quantification of monoclonal antibodies in various biological fluids.
- Perform fit-for-purpose bioanalytical methods according to internal SOPs and global regulatory guidelines, assessing assay performance characteristics such as accuracy, precision, selectivity, sensitivity, and stability.
- Characterize, conjugate, and manage critical reagents (e.g., capture/detection antibodies, standards) to ensure long-term assay consistency and performance.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with assays. Evaluate and implement new technologies and platforms to improve assay sensitivity, throughput, and robustness.
- Meticulously document all experimental procedures and results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
- Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, validating, and running ligand-binding assays (LBAs).
- Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and platforms to improve assay sensitivity, throughput, and robustness.
Requirements
- M.S. with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- B.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics for biologic drugs.
- Proficiency with common immunoassay platforms, with ELISA experience as a minimum.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with advanced immunoassay platforms such as Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), Gyros, or Quanterix.
- Experience with the development and validation of immunogenicity (Anti-Drug Antibody, ADA) assays.
- Familiarity with cell-based neutralizing antibody (NAb) assays.
- Strong data analysis skills and experience with relevant software (e.g., SoftMax Pro, Benchling).
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a high degree of scientific rigor.
- Don't meet every single requirement?
- Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
- If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
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
This listing is sourced directly from Elanco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.