Quality Control Chemist- FDE

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.

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!

Your Role: Quality Control Chemist

The QC chemist is a Fixed Duration Employee position responsible for providing technical leadership for Elanco Kansas City Quality Control to ensure compliance with cGMP, safety and company requirements.  The role is responsible for ensuring appropriate review and approval of analytical data, managing analytical investigations and coaching/mentoring of Quality Control personnel.

Your Responsibilities:



* Perform analytical and physical testing on in-process, finished product and stability samples.


* Exhibit technical expertise with chromatographic methods (including headspace analysis) and USP methodologies.


* Write/review protocols for investigational purposes and method validations.


* Act as an investigator on laboratory investigations and identifying root cause.


* Assist QC Team Leader with oversight of review and approval of analytical data, participating in and qualifying others for this activity.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):



* Education:  Bachelor’s degree; Analytical Chemistry most preferred


* Required Experience:  1+ years method development, validation & troubleshooting assays.


* Experience is required in performing the following types of assays: HPLC, GC (including headspace analysis), IR, UV/Vis, dissolutions and routine wet chemistry.


* Thorough knowledge of cGMPs and laboratory quality systems.

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


* Self-driven and able to work independently.


* Demonstrates ownership and accountability.


* Strong quality mindset, attention to detail, administrative and organizational skills.


* Able to prioritize to meet customer needs and demonstrates flexibility.


* Demonstrates leadership skills.

Additional Information:


* Required to work in a laboratory environment wearing required personal protective equipment.


* Some exposure to hormones, potential allergens or other environmental hazards possible in laboratory environment.

At Elanco we are dedica...