Associate, R&D - Formulation and Development
Elanco•Indianapolis, IN
•Hybrid
About The Position
As an Associate in our Formulation and Development team, you will play a crucial part in advancing our pipeline of innovative animal health solutions. You will be responsible for the hands-on development of early-stage formulation candidates, preparing them for pivotal clinical trials. Partnering with a team of dedicated scientists, you will help shape the future of our oral, topical, and injectable products, directly contributing to Elanco’s mission of enriching life.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills at an individual and team level; ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to achieve project goals.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with a variety of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization techniques.
- A basic understanding of and experience with 3D printing for pharmaceutical development.
- Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, interpret, and verify complex analytical and formulation data.
- Experience authoring technical documents, such as laboratory methods, validation protocols, or GMP reports.
Responsibilities
- Develop and characterize early-stage formulation candidates for various delivery methods (oral, topical, injectable).
- Prepare and document formulations for clinical trials under GLP/GMP conditions, utilizing techniques like 3D printing for pharmaceutical development.
- Perform robust characterization of pharmaceutical materials; evaluate, interpret, and verify analytical and formulation data to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain a state of readiness in the laboratory by managing equipment calibration, maintaining supply inventory, and authoring procedural documents.
- Work collaboratively with other researchers, provide technical training, and manage project timelines to ensure business needs are met efficiently and safely.
Benefits
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
