Associate R&D - Analytical

**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!** **Your Role: Analytical Chemist**As an Analytical Chemist, you will be part of the Biopharmaceutical Technical Development (BTD) Team to deliver innovative solutions for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting chemical assays, analyzing therapeutic molecules, and supporting product characterization through chromatographic and electrophoretic methods.**Your Responsibilities:** - Conduct and document laboratory experiments on biopharmaceuticals and vaccines in strict compliance with regulatory guidelines and GMP procedures. - Develop and perform analytical methods, including HPLC, UPLC, and CE to characterize product quality and quantity in support of process development. - Analyze sample data, recognize abnormal results, and proactively troubleshoot technical issues by modifying methods or procedures. - Qualify and maintain analytical instrumentation while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized laboratory work environment. - Author technical protocols, reports, and method procedures while performing peer reviews to ensure high-quality data integrity. **What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):** - Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field - Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory or pharmaceutical research environment - Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC instrumentation and experience following GMP laboratory documentation requirements **What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):** - Experience with Karl Fisher titration and protein sample preparation - Familiarity with assay validation and technology transfer to third-party partners - Strong collaborative skills with experience interacting across multi-disciplinary project teams - Ability to quickly learn and implement new analytical techniques or methods **Additional Information:** Travel: less than 5%Location: Indianapolis, IN - Laboratory Based / Flexible EnvironmentDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 • Flexible work arrangements • Up to 6% 401K matchingElanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from XXX to XXX depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on…