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: Production Operator – Fill/Finish Technician

As a Production Operator, you will support vaccine manufacturing operations by executing production processes in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment, performing aseptic processes, and ensuring all activities meet cGMP, safety, and quality standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform aseptic manufacturing activities including weighing, measuring, sampling, calculations, and batch record execution in compliance with cGMP standards
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment while ensuring materials and equipment are released and available for use
• Execute production processes, cleaning activities, environmental monitoring, and in-process quality checks according to written procedures
• Complete documentation including SOP updates, deviation reports, and required electronic inventory management transactions
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including LEAN manufacturing practices

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field, OR associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience: Experience in manufacturing, biological production, or regulated production environments preferred
• Top 2 skills: Strong attention to detail and GMP compliance mindset + ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment

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

• Experience with biological manufacturing equipment such as fermentation, centrifuge, or concentration systems
• Familiarity with ERP or electronic inventory management systems
• Experience working in USDA, OSHA, or cGMP regulated environments
• Ability to write SOPs, deviation reports, and production documentation
• Exposure to LEAN manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal
• Location: Fort Dodge, IA – On-site Manufacturing Environment

* Weekend (Friday -Monday 7:00am - 5:30pm)

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

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