Scientist, Bioanalytical

2 weeks ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Elanco Full time

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

Position Summary

As a Bioanalytical Scientist within Research and Breakthrough Innovation, you will support Elanco's Large Molecule Assay Development team through the development, validation, and execution of ligand-binding assays (LBAs). This laboratory-based role focuses on generating high-quality bioanalytical data to support preclinical and clinical programs involving monoclonal antibodies and other protein therapeutics. You will work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and play a key role in advancing innovative animal health solutions.

Your Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, optimize, and validate ligand-binding assays (ELISA, MSD, Gyros) for quantification of monoclonal antibodies and other protein therapeutics in biological matrices

  • Execute fit-for-purpose bioanalytical methods in accordance with internal SOPs and global regulatory guidelines, evaluating accuracy, precision, selectivity, sensitivity, and stability

  • Analyze preclinical and clinical study samples and deliver high-quality, reliable data to project teams

  • Characterize, conjugate, and manage critical assay reagents to ensure long-term consistency and performance

  • Independently troubleshoot assay challenges and evaluate new technologies to improve sensitivity, throughput, and robustness

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Education:

    • Ph.D. in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, or

    • M.S. with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or

    • B.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, validating, and executing ligand-binding assays

  • Strong understanding of pharmacokinetics principles for biologic therapeutics

  • Proficiency with immunoassay platforms, with ELISA experience required

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with advanced immunoassay platforms such as MSD, Gyros, or Quanterix

  • Experience developing and validating immunogenicity (ADA) assays

  • Familiarity with cell-based neutralizing antibody (NAb) assays

  • Strong data analysis skills and experience with bioanalytical software tools (e.g., SoftMax Pro, Benchling)

  • Demonstrated scientific rigor, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail

Additional Information

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

  • Travel: Minimal

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status



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