Quality Assurance Associate (Training Coordinator)

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 Assurance Associate (Training Coordinator)

The QA Associate (Training Coordinator) is responsible for working with line management to establish and administer the training program for the Elwood site.

This individual serves as a point person for Learning and Development (L&D) and provides instructor-led training for the site.

The QA Associate works as a QA team member to ensure product and site compliance with cGMP and Elanco requirements and achieve site goals while maintaining a strong quality mindset.

Your Responsibilities:


* Assist with Instructor Led Trainings-prepare materials and process Learning History Requests.


* Works with site Quality and HR Business Partner to coordinate leadership development and quality training calendar.


* Develop and deliver Instructor Led training courses, training tools and/or on-the-job training (OJT) for the site.


* Ensure overall consistency and compliance of the site training program.


* Develop and manage Competency/Skill Matrices, Training Plan, and Training Documentation in support of site training requirements.


* Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars in-person or through virtual platforms.


* Onboards new employees and ensures orientation and onboarding process is evaluated and updated for effectiveness.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Microbiology/Biology/Chemistry/Engineering (Science or Engineering related degree preferred). 


* Required Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a learning and development role.


* Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.


* Technical writing skills.


* Ability to plan, lead and implement projects.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience working in an USDA, FDA, or EU regulated industry.


* Experience with training and development programs, databases, and evaluations.


* Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.


* Strong inte...