Job Description

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

Position Description: To produce veterinary biologics according to a defined production schedule following cGMP guidelines and specific outlines of production to meet market demands for aquaculture products.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Adhere to the principles of "safety first, quality always".
• 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.
• Purchase raw material/ production items and make required updates in SAP.
• Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments involved in GMP manufacturing for planning production, testing and product release in a timely manner resulting in successful completion of projects.
• Work cross functional with the upstream manufacturing group to provide resources as needed.
• Perform tasks under minimal supervision, and within tight timelines to meet production schedules.
• Assist in the maintenance of production equipment in good condition as per manufacturer's specifications.
• Responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing items used in down streaming applications.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the production areas and assist in disinfection procedures as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• A 2-year biotechnology diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree or Post-Secondary education in a life science (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology) is preferred.
• 1-3 years of pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing experience in GMP environment is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purification of biologics using large scale TFF and chromatography.
• Process knowledge of TFF filtration and chromatography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both communications and written.
• Outlines of Production, cGMP guidelines, and HSE regulations.
• Experience performing investigations and writing deviations.
• Intermediate/Expert computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Thorough technical understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Other 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 respirator.
• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver small-medium sized equipment - up to 25lbs.
• Requires ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires frequent ladder or stair climbing.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and comply with appropriate standard operating procedures.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position will be approximately $46,000 - $60,000 annually, which will be determined based on education and experience.

#LI-RL

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status