Bio Process Research Scientist
Elanco
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Fort Dodge, IA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Bio Process Research Scientist
Responsibilities:
- Lead or support the transfer of new vaccine products from Research & Development into commercial manufacturing through scale-up, validation, registration, and commercialization activities.
- Apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot complex vaccine manufacturing processes, identify root causes, and implement technical solutions.
- Drive process optimization and continuous improvement to improve productivity, product quality, process robustness, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead technology transfer activities to ensure successful implementation, robust process control, and on-time project execution.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE); author technical documentation; support manufacturing instructions and SAP material planning models.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience: 2–3+ years supporting vaccine/biologics/biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including commercialization or process development.
- Skills: Strong scientific problem-solving and process optimization; experience in large-scale viral and bacterial antigen manufacturing; cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting technology transfer, process validation, and commercialization of biological/vaccine products.
- Knowledge of large-scale viral and bacterial antigen manufacturing processes.
- Experience using DOE and JMP for statistical analysis and process optimization.
- Familiarity with USDA regulatory requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong technical writing, project management, and communication skills; ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or support the transfer of new vaccine products from Research & Development into commercial manufacturing through scale-up, validation, registration, and commercialization activities.
- Apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot complex vaccine manufacturing processes, identify root causes, and implement technical solutions.
- Drive process optimization and continuous improvement to improve productivity, product quality, process robustness, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead technology transfer activities to ensure successful implementation, robust process control, and on-time project execution.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE); author technical documentation; support manufacturing instructions and SAP material planning models.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience: 2–3+ years supporting vaccine/biologics/biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including commercialization or process development.
- Skills: Strong scientific problem-solving and process optimization; experience in large-scale viral and bacterial antigen manufacturing; cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting technology transfer, process validation, and commercialization of biological/vaccine products.
- Knowledge of large-scale viral and bacterial antigen manufacturing processes.
- Experience using DOE and JMP for statistical analysis and process optimization.
- Familiarity with USDA regulatory requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong technical writing, project management, and communication skills; ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.