Production Specialist - NAV

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: Production Specialist NAV

This position produces veterinary biological vaccines according to a defined production schedule, following cGMP guidelines and specific outlines of production to meet market demands for aquaculture products.

Your Responsibilities:


* Perform biologics recovery and purifications using process scale TFF unit, columns, and chromatography system.


* Operate and maintain production instruments and equipment, such as pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometer, TFF equipment, peristaltic pumps, rotary pumps, and chromatography systems.


* Perform column packing using packing skids, integrity testing on various types of filters and process analysis using spectrophotometer.


* Write and review batch records, SOPs, qualification documents for the downstream operations.


* Use SAP system for material consumption in production.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education:  High School Diploma or GED


* Required Experience:  3+ years of experience in purification of biologics using large scale TFF and chromatography.


* Experience with Outlines of Production, cGMP guidelines, and HSE regulations.


* Experience performing investigations and writing deviations.

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


* Bachelor’s degree or Post-Secondary education in a life science (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology) is preferred.


* 3+ years of pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing experience in GMP environment is preferred.


* Intermediate/Expert computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).


* Thorough technical understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.


* Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information:


* Must be able to work shift work (12-hour daytime shifts, 3-4 days/week including some weekends) and overtime as required.


* Required to assist in disinfection procedures involving hazardous chemicals requiring the use of a ...