Scientist/Senior Scientist, In vitro Assay Development jobs in United States
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Elanco · 17 hours ago

Scientist/Senior Scientist, In vitro Assay Development

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

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 Scientist/Senior Scientist in In Vitro Assay Development will design, develop, and execute biochemical and cell-based assays to support inhibitor characterization and medicinal chemistry optimization.

ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, optimize, and validate robust biochemical and cell-based assays, including enzymatic, immunoassay, receptor binding, and reporter assays, suitable for high-throughput screening
Characterize small molecule inhibitors by determining potency, IC50 and Ki values, and mechanisms of inhibition
Execute screening funnels and dose-response studies, generating reproducible, high-quality data to support SAR and drug discovery decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with protein production, medicinal chemistry, and project teams to ensure assay readiness and data alignment
Analyze, interpret, and clearly present experimental data while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic lab notebooks

Qualification

Biochemical assaysCell-based assaysData analysisEnzymologyEnzyme kineticsMedicinal chemistryScientific softwareCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline, or
M.S. with 3 or more years of relevant industry experience, or
B.S. with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience with assay detection technologies, including absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence
Strong data analysis skills with experience using scientific data analysis software

Preferred

Demonstrated expertise in enzymology and enzyme kinetics
Hands-on experience developing and running a variety of cell-based assays
Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry environment
Familiarity with medicinal chemistry and small molecule drug discovery principles
Experience with method transfer and collaboration across internal and external partners

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.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Greenfield, Indiana, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.elanco.com

H1B Sponsorship

Elanco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$252.86M
Key Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M

Leadership Team

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Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
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Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
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