QC Specialist, Microbiology Full Time

At Elanco (NYCE: 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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: QC Specialist, Microbiology

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine Microbiology based analysis including but not limited to: endotoxin, bioburden, mycoplasma, and sterility testing as well as microbiology support testing such as growth promotion of culture media, gram stains, microbial identification, and personnel sampling.

• Perform routine and non-routine environmental monitoring (air viable, air non-viable, and surface sampling) and utility monitoring of manufacturing environments.

• Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.

• Assist in developing and qualifying/validating new testing methods and method transfers.

• Maintain QC Microbiology inventory, perform daily temperature checks on necessary equipment, and perform weekly cleaning of laboratory spaces.

• Generate and report accurate data that meet regulatory compliance.

What You Need to Succeed (Basic Minimum Qualifications):

• HS Diploma/GED with 4 years of industry experience or a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with at least 12 months of industry experience is required.

• Technical skills in microbiology to include aseptic technique, sterile gowning, and pipetting.

• Excellent computer, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs (US and EU), FDA, USDA, VICH, EU as related to QC activities highly preferred.

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

• Experience with equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance.

• Experience with QC method validation protocols/reports and other analytical study reports.

Additional Information:

• Role is physically demanding. Can spend long hours on feet or moving heavy materials/supplies.

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:

Relocation packages

·       Two-week shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

·       10-week parental leave

·       9 Employee Resource Groups

·       Annual bonus offering

·       Flexible work arrangements

·       Up to 6% 401K matching

·       Dependent and childcare support

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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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