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ACI Mechanical, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Ames, IA

... development and improvement. Duties: Responsible for all engineering and design prepared by staff ... Manage the full-cycle design and layout of design projects Prepare in-house design and detailed ...

ACI Mechanical, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Ames, IA · On-site

... development and improvement. Duties: • Responsible for all engineering and design prepared by ... • Manage the full-cycle design and layout of design projects • Prepare in-house design and ...

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Senior Associate-Product Development

Senior Associate-Product Development

Elanco

Fort Dodge, IA

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Elanco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

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:

Associate Scientist - Product Development

TheAssociate Scientist in Vaccine Technical Development willassistin the design and execution of studies involving enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), colony forming unit (CFU) assays, viral titration assays, and mammalian cell culture. The goal of this work is to develop, license, and transfer vaccine processes. This roleprovidesan opportunity to learn and apply both technical and practical principles supporting the full innovation cycle, contributing to the successful development, validation, and licensure of vaccine products. The position relies heavily on communication and collaboration across multi-functional project teams which include Process Development, Clinical Development, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing. All work is focused on supporting Elanco's biologics R&D portfolio for both U.S. and international markets.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Apply scientific knowledge and skills to drivetimelyprogress of Technical Development projects.

  • Independently execute experimental methods and protocols involving bacterial counts, mammalian cell cultivation, virus titration assays, and quantitative/qualitative ELISAs. Generate methods for technical activities, under the guidance of a qualified scientist.

  • Actively contribute to a safe, compliant, and productive work environment for all research associates.

  • Train others under the guidance of a lead scientist and educate self and others on complex issues.

  • Propose initial interpretations of data to the lead scientist for evaluation andsuggestsnext steps within the method.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and high learning agility to perform and adapt in afast paced, rapidly changing environment.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocessing)or equivalent combination of education and years of professional experience.

  • Experience:Experience working in a laboratory environment.

  • Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficiencywithmicropipettingand the operation and maintenance of basic laboratory instrumentation.

  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does notanticipateproviding sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g.H-1B, or TN status) for this employment position.

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

  • Experience with protein concentration and purification techniques and related equipment.

  • Experience working with biohazardous organisms.

  • Previousexperience in developing animal health products.

  • Familiarity with USDA regulatory requirements for animal health product development.

Additional Information:

  • Travel:10%

  • Location:Fort Dodge, IA - On-site Work Environment - Relocation packages available!

Don'tmeet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to applytojobs 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 butdon'tnecessarily 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 matching

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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against jobrelated criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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