Bio Process Scientist, Front Line

Elanco

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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: Bio Process Scientist, Front LineBio Process Scientists at Elanco are crucial for vaccine manufacturing, supporting process, technology transfer, and commercialization across our diverse vaccine product portfolio. This role is perfect for those passionate about innovation and complex problem-solving, aiming to enhance manufacturing processes and technical expertise within a collaborative team. As a global leader in animal health, Elanco offers varied career opportunities and values inclusion, fostering professional growth.Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead process related Root Cause Analysis, provide expert process knowledge and author deviation investigation summary reports.
  • Own the batch records and revisions to ensure they remain current and accurate, as well as own process related events, corrective actions, and changes.
  • Use statistical tools to understand and reduce the sources of variability and to continuously improve the process.
  • Understand the process laboratory model and its limitations (when applicable).
  • Assist with execution of tech transfers to ensure that they are accomplished on time and with robust control strategies.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Minimum of B.S. in a relevant scientific discipline plus 2 - 3 years relevant experience.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities, and flexibility to support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to understand the purpose and science of the process and have a good understanding of the entire process flow including customer requirements and safety critical operations.
What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)
  • Manufacturing deviation investigation experience.
  • Respect for good documentation practices related to experimentation, maintaining technical data, and reports.
  • ​​Ability to author new process or product manufacturing directions.
  • Proven organization and time management skills to meet time sensitive deadlines, attention to detail, and collaboration in a team-based environment are essential.
  • Ability to analyze the process to identify process vulnerabilities and inefficiencies and create a list of potential improvement projects.
Additional Information:
  • Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa
  • Occasionally we may work non-standard hours dependent process needs.
​Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!Elanco Benefits and Perks:We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
  • Multiple relocation packages
  • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
  • 8-week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Annual bonus offering
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 6% 401K matching
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

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