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# Senior Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences Associate

- **Company:** Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Experimental Data, JMP (Statistical Software), Statistics Packages
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.agcareers.com/elanco/senior-technical-services--manufacturing-sciences-associate-job-1045258.cfm

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field; or a Master's degree in the same fields.
 * Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of industry experience (for Bachelor's holders) in bioanalytical techniques, cell culture, microbiology, or virology.
 * Hands-on experience with aseptic techniques and cell culture; strong technical curiosity and proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

 * Expertise in cell- and egg-based assays for virus titration, including handling primary cells and cell banks.
 * Proven experience with ELISA and qPCR method development and virus stock preparation.
 * Proficiency in aseptic processing including multi-well plates, T-flasks, and roller bottles.
 * Background in advanced statistical analysis and experimental data interpretation.
 * Ability to adapt or modify existing scientific techniques for novel biotechnology applications.

## Description

As an Associate in Manufacturing, you will be part of the Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) team to deliver process and productivity improvements across a diverse biotechnology portfolio. In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting lifecycle management initiatives, bioanalytical method optimization, and the transfer of these methods to global Quality Control laboratories., * Develop and optimize ELISA- and qPCR-based assays for antigen quantification and support manufacturing site investigations to enhance process understanding.

 * Design and execute experiments, perform root cause investigations for assay deviations, and document all findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
 * Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis and technical observation, collaborating with scientists to prepare technical reports.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across TS/MS, Quality Control, and global manufacturing sites to facilitate successful method validations and transfers.
 * Ensure all laboratory work complies with development quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.