Elanco · 1 day ago
Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist – Upstream Process Development
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services for farm animals and pets. The Senior Research Scientist in Upstream Process Development will support the scientific team by developing and optimizing cell culture processes for recombinant vaccines and proteins.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead a small group (1–3) scientists and ensure team members are growing scientifically and professionally through direct and indirect coaching and mentorship
Technical program leadership
Incorporate safety and quality into process development
Incorporate DoE-based approaches into design and analysis of cell culture experiments
Collaborate with internal and external partners and technology transfer with manufacturing partners
Author, review, and execute protocols, batch records, and technical reports
Provide subject matter expertise to mammalian cell culture processes and seed train expansion, leveraging knowledge and experience to accelerate and optimize protein production
Introduce new techniques and technologies to the TD organization and maintain awareness of advancements in the field and competitive landscape
Conduct prospective capacity planning and program planning for resources under supervision
Qualification
Required
PhD in Engineering, Biochemistry, or other biotechnology-related degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with mammalian cell culture of large molecule product streams (monoclonal antibodies, proteins, antigens)
Experience with fed-batch cell culture and leading other scientists
Experience with cell culture scale-up and technology transfer
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, USDA) and BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence teams
Experience designing experiments using statistical approaches involving biological systems
Preferred
Experience with fed-batch, perfusion, and/or intensified fed-batch cell culture
Experience with cell culture scale-up and technology transfer
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, USDA) and BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories
Strong problem-solving skills, including strategic and creative thinking
Understanding of or experience with multiple technology platforms (e.g., fermentation, analytical method development, purification, formulations)
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence teams
Strongly preferred: experience within the Animal Health industry
Experience interacting with applicable regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, EMA)
Experience with quality standards such as GMP
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
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