Elanco
Equipment Prep Technician (Weekend shift Friday-Monday 6AM- 4:30PM)
Fort Dodge, IA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 hours ago
ERPInventory ManagementGMPLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be part of the Manufacturing team responsible for producing high-quality animal health vaccines in a cGMP-regulated environment.
- In this role, you will be responsible for operating production equipment, supporting aseptic manufacturing processes, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vaccine production while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert, mentoring and training operators on advanced procedures, equipment, and cGMP best practices
Responsibilities
- Lead troubleshooting of complex process and equipment issues while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and safety
- Support cGMP compliance by reviewing batch records, participating in deviation investigations, and implementing CAPAs
- Partner with leadership to coordinate and deliver training while supporting operational scheduling needs
- Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related scientific field
- OR associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience
- OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Top 2 Skills: Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and biological production processes combined with strong attention to detail, documentation, and compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
Skills
- What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Experience operating biological manufacturing equipment such as tanks, drums, autoclaves, valves, filters
- Experience working with ERP or electronic inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of biological organisms and vaccine manufacturing processes.
- Experience authoring SOPs, deviation reports, and manufacturing documentation.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting LEAN initiatives.
Compensation
- Annual bonus offering
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related scientific field; OR associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Company info
- At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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