Scientist - Discovery Research
About The Position
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bioanalytical Analyst to join our Large Molecule Assay team within Research and Breakthrough Innovation at Elanco. This laboratory-based position is focused on the execution of ligand-binding assays (LBAs) to quantify monoclonal antibodies and other protein therapeutics in biological matrices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with immunoassay platforms and a strong desire to learn about the unique challenges associated with the bioanalysis of large molecules.
Requirements
- B.S. in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience performing quantitative ligand binding assays using platforms such as a spectrophotometer, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), Gyros, or Quanterix.
- Experience with performing 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform 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.
- Analyze samples from preclinical and clinical studies to provide high-quality data to our project teams
- Manage critical reagent inventory (e.g., capture/detection antibodies, standards) to ensure long-term assay consistency and performance.
- Aid in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with assays.
- Assist with laboratory maintenance functions such as buffer preparation and laboratory inventory management
- Meticulously document all experimental procedures and results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
- Work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional matrix environment, communicating effectively with team members at various levels.
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
