Research Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize ligand-binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Gyros) for the quantification of monoclonal antibodies in various biological fluids.
• Perform fit-for-purpose bioanalytical methods according to internal SOPs and global regulatory guidelines, assessing assay performance characteristics such as accuracy, precision, selectivity, sensitivity, and stability.
• Analyze samples from preclinical and clinical studies to provide high-quality data to our project teams.
• Characterize, conjugate, and manage critical reagents (e.g., capture/detection antibodies, standards) to ensure long-term assay consistency and performance.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with assays.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and platforms to improve assay sensitivity, throughput, and robustness.
• Meticulously document all experimental procedures and results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional matrix environment, communicating effectively with team members at various levels.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline; ORM.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 running ligand-binding assays (LBAs).
• Strong understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics for biologic drugs.
• Proficiency with common immunoassay platforms, with ELISA experience as a minimum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with advanced immunoassay platforms such as Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), Gyros, or Quanterix.
• Experience with the development and validation of immunogenicity (Anti-Drug Antibody, ADA) assays.
• Familiarity with cell-based neutralizing antibody (NAb) assays.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with relevant software (e.g., SoftMax Pro, Benchling).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a high degree of scientific rigor.

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• 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 matching