Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences Associate

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Your Role: Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences Associate

The scientist is responsible for microbial strain improvement activities, executing process support and improvement projects for current and future manufacturing processes. Using their experience in microbiology, molecular genetics, analytics, and fermentation development, this role will be responsible for applying these tools in the development of improved microbial strains and fermentation processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Improve industrial microbial strains and develop a deeper understanding of fermentation of various microbial species.
• Identify process optimization opportunities through data collection and mining; translate observations into actionable projects that deliver measurable improvements.
• Apply small-scale fermentation models (microtiter plates, shake flasks and AMBR) to screen for improved microbial strains, and to support process development and large-scale fermentation.
• Execute high throughput fermentation screening, including designing, planning, coordinating, and screening of cultures to identify improved strains, data analysis and control charting to identify shifts in the process.
• Ensure all experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives in electronic notebook and/or batch records; write and present technical summaries in reports and at department technical meetings and reviews.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related major.

• 2+ years of industrial experience or relevant laboratory experience; hands-on experience with microbes, aseptic techniques, basic statistics, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with fermentation (microtiter plates, shake flasks, and AMBR) and hands-on experience with microbes, aseptic techniques, and basic statistics

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated liquid handling equipment (such as Biomek i7).
• Experience in high throughput screening, molecular biology, cell biology (such as PCR, cloning, restriction digestion, DNA isolation, etc),
• Knowledge of tech transfer and scale up.
• Hands on experience with various analytical technologies, such as HPLC or UPLC.
• Statistical background e.g. experimental data analysis and interpretation, DOE, familiar with JMP or similar tools.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elanco Technology Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Onsite position.
• Experience working with potentially hazardous and/or biologically active materials.
• Schedule flexibility is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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