Study Coordinator, In-Feed Product Development

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Elanco is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Study Coordinator to support our Feed Manufacturing and Mixing studies. This hybrid role combines scientific writing, data analysis, project coordination, and hands-on R&D feed manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing regulatory-compliant study documentation, interpreting analytical results, coordinating study execution, and operating feed manufacturing equipment to produce experimental diets that support research and product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (B.S) or Master’s (M.S) degree in Animal Science, Chemistry, Feed Science, Agriculture Science or a related scientific field.
Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree with 3+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, preferably within the animal health/feed science or pharmaceutical industry; or a Master’s (M.S.) degree with no prior experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop scientific protocols, technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
Proficiency in data analysis software and the ability to represent complex data sets graphically.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across research, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with feed manufacturing equipment (mixers, pellet mills) and analytical techniques (HPLC/Chromatography) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and author comprehensive study protocols for feed manufacturing and mixer evaluation studies, ensuring consistency, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare technical reports that accurately document study results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Analyze complex analytical data sets, identify trends, and develop clear graphical representations to communicate findings and support project decision-making.
Coordinate study logistics, timelines, materials, and communication for mixer evaluations conducted across multiple manufacturing sites.
Operate industrial/R&D feed manufacturing equipment, including mixers and milling systems, to produce experimental feed samples according to study specifications.
Execute mixer evaluation studies by loading, mixing, sampling, and unloading feed ingredients, supplements, and finished feed to assess mixing performance, ingredient distribution, and product uniformity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality standards.
Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
Defining and organizing analytical testing internally/externally in collaboration with Analytical SME.