Analytical Scientist – Transitional and Early Development

Role Summary

Analytical Scientist – Transitional and Early Development. This laboratory-based role focuses on protein characterization and developability assessment to support hit characterization, candidate down-selection, and early portfolio decisions. You will partner cross-functionally to support pre-clinical animal studies while expanding and optimizing analytical capabilities that enable innovation across early development programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze biophysical assays, including HPLC and electrophoretic techniques (CE-SDS, cIEF), to characterize protein hits and support candidate down-selection
• Conduct analytical testing on Investigational Veterinary Products and related materials to support pre-clinical animal studies and early safety assessments
• Develop, optimize, and implement new analytical methods to expand early-stage screening and developability assessment capabilities
• Evaluate developability parameters to identify risk factors and inform lead selection decisions
• Provide rapid analytical insights and data-driven feedback to upstream, downstream, and formulation partners

Qualifications

• Required: Education — Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Cellular Biology, or a related scientific discipline
• Required: Experience — Minimum of 3 years of industry experience within biotech or biopharmaceutical environments
• Required: Technical Skills — Hands-on experience with large molecule analytical characterization, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational capabilities
• Preferred: Experience with method development, optimization, validation, and method transfers
• Preferred: Proficiency using electronic laboratory notebooks and authoring SOPs, protocols, and technical reports
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently plan, execute, and document experiments
• Preferred: Experience identifying anomalous results and proactively modifying methods or procedures
• Preferred: Collaborative mindset with experience supporting orthogonal characterization and peer data review

Education

• Block for Education is included in Qualifications as required

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Minimal
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Environment)