Job Description
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: Bacterin Operator
As a Bacterin Operator, you will support bacterial antigen manufacturing operations through media addition, inoculation, downstream processing, dispensing, and final filtration activities. In this role, you will be responsible for performing aseptic manufacturing processes, operating production equipment, and ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with cGMP standards and manufacturing procedures.
Your Responsibilities:
• Perform aseptic production activities including media additions, inoculation, harvesting, dispensing, and filtration of bacterial antigen products
• Operate and troubleshoot automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment including fermentation vessels, Sharples units, and concentrator units
• Complete accurate production documentation in compliance with cGMP and site procedures
• Assemble, sterilize, maintain, and manage inventory of Bacterin equipment and tanks used in manufacturing operations
• Support training of new employees and maintain safe, compliant work practices within the production environment
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: Experience working in manufacturing, production, laboratory, or regulated environments preferred
• Top 2 skills: Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment operation capability + strong attention to detail and adherence to cGMP/documentation practices
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, or hazardous waste handling practices
• Understanding of aseptic processing, microbiology, or biological manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and laboratory practices
• Experience working with fermentation or antigen production equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
Additional Information:
• Work Environment: Regulated manufacturing and aseptic production environment
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 60 lbs while maintaining sterility and perform frequent standing/walking activities
• Additional Requirements: May be subject to DEA background check
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