Quality Control Associate

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 Associate

The Bio Quality Control group is tasked with executing bio-analytical methods (immunological, in vivo, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) for various QC tests on raw materials, in-process, release, or stability samples in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures.

The role involves initiating and completing assays within Quality and Compliance parameters and communicating timely updates on testing, compliance, or scheduling issues to the Manager.

As a QC Associate, you will adhere to company policies, maintain a safe work environment, follow appropriate GMP documentation, and perform additional duties based on their level.

Job Responsibilities:


* Responsible for maintaining inventories of reagents and supplies, operating standard equipment, and maintaining a clean lab, as well as conduct virology potency, in-process, identification, inactivation, and extraneous agent testing within established timelines.


* Perform potency/identification assays with live virus following all safety procedures and execute a significant portion of the existing laboratory assays correctly and within established timelines.


* Prepare reagents and materials accurately, perform accurate calculations, communicate testing status timely and accurately, handle laboratory investigations, deviations, and change controls as needed.


* Review and approve results and test sheets for compliance to regulations, accurately use SAP system, and revise or create Standard Methods and SOPs in a timely manner.


* Train others on methods and procedures, validate new equipment, systems, and processes, and coordinate projects within and across departments with little supervision using strategic planning.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):


* Bachelor’s degree in related field OR associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience.


* Through understanding of scientific concepts and principles and complex lab t...