Analytical Chemist - Indanapolis, IN

Analytical Chemist 24-1026 Indanapolis, Indiana Apply for this job now About Us Pace Life Sciences Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support.

For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations. Job Description Overview: This role is based at a customer lab in Indianapolis, IN, and involves conducting laboratory experiments to develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods.

The ETC is a key resource for Technical Services / Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) across Elanco's internal manufacturing sites, utilizing expertise in areas such as fermentation, bacteriology, virology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The position focuses on supporting ELISA method development and assisting in the validation and transfer of methods to Elanco QC laboratories, ensuring adherence to scientific rigor, accuracy, and compliance with corporate standards, 9CFR, OSHA, EPA, USDA, cGMPs, and relevant customer requirements. Responsibilities: Perform testing related to the development, validation, and transfer of bioanalytical assays.

Analyze test results and accurately record data in an electronic notebook. Adhere to Bio-Safety Level 1 (BSL-1) protocols and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Prepare assay reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, and handle laboratory deliveries. Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Communicate effectively with team members regarding schedules, test statuses, and any issues. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific field.

Basic understanding of the principles behind immunoassays and vaccines. Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with persistence and focus.

High ethical and professional standards. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microtiter assays, including ELISA or other immunoassays.

• Experience in method development, validation, or transfer.

• Familiarity with routine testing in a QC laboratory. Additional Information Benefits 80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
  
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