Clinical Research Assistant- Clinical Operations

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.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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: Senior Associate - Clinical Research Assistant 

 

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be part of the Clinical Development Sciences team to operationally manage the logistics of ongoing clinical trials at our Fort Dodge site.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing animal in-life study events—including clinical sampling, health observations, and animal socialization—ensuring high-quality results that support Elanco's R&D pipeline.

Your Responsibilities:


* Perform and concurrently document animal procedures (e.g., test article administration, clinical sample collection, health observations) in strict alignment with protocols, SOPs, and government regulations (USDA, GLP, AAALAC).


* Lead multiple assignments and tasks related to R&D animal product development, coordinating the scheduling and resource management for clinical studies.


* Review complex experimental protocols and raw data for accuracy, actively troubleshooting problems and taking corrective actions to ensure high-quality results.


* Establish strong relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders (Study Directors, Laboratory Staff, Animal Care Staff) to ensure animal clinical studies are effectively supported.


* Provide applied knowledge of respective animal species' behaviors and needs, and recommend improvements to standard operating procedures and study protocols.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Animal Science, Biology) OR an Associate's Degree / Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification with an equivalent level of experience


* Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with animals in a veterinary clinic, research, or similar technical environment


* Top 2 skills: Clinical proficiency in common veterinary procedures (e.g., sample collection, vaccinations, detailed observations) and the ability to obtain AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification within one year of employment

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred ...