Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2026): Fort Dodge, Iowa

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 Intern

As a Quality Intern, you will be part of the Fort Dodge Quality Assurance team to support activities related to the oversight of manufacturing and distribution of commercial products.

There will be several opportunities to gain experience in different areas within Quality, such as Quality Management System, Pharmaceutical Products, and Audits.

Your Responsibilities:


* Defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving identified processes within the quality organization.


* Understand the Manufacturing processes and how Quality supports the process and business.


* Work within cross-functional teams to support inspection readiness activities, investigations, and continuous improvement projects.


* Get real-world experience in the regulated environment.


* Assist with the production and analytical processes the ensure they are carried out with appropriate Sterility Assurance standards.


* Study design improvement process.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a concentration in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field) or Engineering.


* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


* Strong organizational and time management skills


* A willingness to learn.


* Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision.

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


* Have an interest in animal health manufacturing, problem solving, scientific method, or cross-functional skill development.


* Thrive in cross-functional team settings.

Additional Information:


* Travel: 0%


* Location: Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Our Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to provide students with experiences! Internships are project based and comprised of business-critical needs.

All interns have the opportunity to significantly impact Elanco’s success over the summer and kickstart a career t...