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Elanco · 1 day ago

Research Intern – TS/MS (Summer 2026)

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Elanco is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. The Research Intern will support the Virology team by contributing to process improvements, developing bioanalytical methods, and assisting with method validation and transfer to Elanco vaccine manufacturing sites.

ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain adherent cell lines and perform virus infections and virus titrations

Support projects focused on improving vaccine stability and implementing process enhancements to increase antigen yields

Conduct testing to support the development, validation, and transfer of bioanalytical assays

Follow Bio-Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Communicate effectively with team members regarding project timelines, testing progress, and any technical challenges

Qualification

Virology techniquesBioanalytical method developmentCell cultureImmunoassaysQPCR assaysTask managementAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Fundamental knowledge of immunoassays, qPCR assays, cell culture, and virology techniques

Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work with focus and persistence

Preferred

Hands-on experience with microtiter-based assays

Cell culture experience, including ELISA and/or qPCR assays

Experience with bioanalytical method development and validation

Benefits

Networking events

Assigned mentors

Professional development opportunities

Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week or a $4000 housing stipend (ONLY for Sales and Kansas City/Elwood interns)

Full time roles or additional internships for interns with outstanding performance

Company

Elanco

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Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.

Founded in 1954

Greenfield, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.elanco.com

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