Senior Analyst - Discovery Research

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

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! Your Role: Senior Analyst – Antibody Discovery As a Senior Analyst on Elanco’s Antibody Discovery team, you will serve in a core laboratory role supporting our biologics discovery engine through the hands-on execution of molecular biology, antibody selection, and screening workflows. In this role, you will apply strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and disciplined execution to generate high-quality discovery data and advance antibody discovery programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Molecular Biology , Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related scientific field; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field with 2-4 years of relevant laboratory experience in a research or industry setting.
Hands-on experience working in a molecular biology, biologics discovery, or related research laboratory environment.
Proficiency with molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, DNA and RNA purification, and gel electrophoresis; experience conducting ELISA or other immunoassay-based screening techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience with antibody discovery platforms, including single-B cell workflows, phage display, and/or yeast display.
Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, or other high-throughput antibody screening methods.
Experience preparing molecular biology samples for next-generation sequencing.
Experience with DNA and RNA purification workflows.
Understanding of antibody structure, function, and biologics discovery principles.
Experience with bioinformatic analysis and selection of antibodies and other proteins.
Demonstrated ability to execute complex laboratory protocols consistently and accurately while managing multiple activities in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

Execute antibody discovery campaigns using established selection workflows, including single-B cell approaches, phage display, and yeast display.
Perform molecular biology workflows including PCR, high-throughput cloning, DNA and RNA purification, gel electrophoresis, and preparation of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Conduct high-throughput primary screening assays, including ELISA and flow cytometry, to identify and characterize lead antibody candidates.
Maintain accurate and timely experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), ensuring data is validated, organized, and properly formatted for project databases.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety standards, and equipment readiness while communicating experimental progress and collaborating effectively with Antibody Discovery team members.