Analytical Chemist – Quality Control

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: Analytical Chemist – Quality Control

As an Analytical Chemist, you will be part of the Clinton Quality Control team, supporting the release of safe, effective, and compliant products by ensuring analytical testing meets current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company standards.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading laboratory investigations, coaching technicians, ensuring method control and data integrity, and driving continuous improvement across quality systems and lab operations.

Your Responsibilities:


* Ensure Safety Compliance in the Laboratory: Serve as a role model for laboratory safety practices by enforcing proper PPE use, identifying and mitigating hazards, and delivering peer-to-peer safety feedback to foster a strong safety culture.


* Oversee Analytical Data Review and Approval: Ensure timely and accurate review of test results and laboratory documentation in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, safeguarding the safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) of products.


* Lead Technical Investigations and Root Cause Analysis: Act as primary investigator for laboratory deviations and out-of-specification results; author thorough, compliant reports and drive timely closure of investigations, with a focus on preventing recurrence.


* Support Method Validation and Control: Maintain validated status of laboratory methods and ensure consistent method execution through monitoring, coaching, and collaboration with QA and technical services.


* Mentor and Develop Lab Technicians: Provide hands-on training and guidance to technicians in core analytical techniques and data handling practices; promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning within the QC team.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; emphasis in Analytical Chemistry or a related field preferred


* Required Experience: Experience in a cGMP-regulated laboratory environment with proven leadership in technical investigatio...