Associate Scientist - Large Molecule Technical Development

Role Summary

The Associate Scientist in Large Molecule Technical Development (LMTD) designs and executes studies spanning bacterial fermentation, mammalian cell culture, virus propagation, downstream processing, formulation, and filling. The primary goal of this role is to develop, license, and transfer vaccine processes, applying both biological and engineering principles. This position relies heavily on communication and collaboration across multi-functional project teams to support Elanco’s biologics R&D portfolio for global markets. Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory areas and equipment for study activities.
• Contribute to study designs and interpretation of results.
• Execute study protocols involving bacterial culturing, mammalian cell cultivation, virus propagation, downstream processing and vaccine formulation.
• Ensure proper documentation of all laboratory work and effective communication of study results.
• Responsible for general laboratory upkeep and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocessing).
• Required: Experience in a laboratory environment, including good documentation practices, media and solution preparation, operation and maintenance of basic laboratory instrumentation, and an understanding of microbial physiology and growth optimization.
• Preferred: Experience in developing animal health products and a good understanding of the relevant regulations for animal health product development.
• Preferred: Proficiency with aseptic procedures.
• Preferred: Familiarity with protein concentration and purification techniques and related equipment.
• Preferred: Experience with biohazardous organisms.
• Preferred: Proficiency with Design of Experiments tools.