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Elwood, Illinois, United States
Onsite
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!
$2,500 sign-on bonus eligible!
Why Work at Elwood?
The Elanco Elwood, Kansas facility was acquired from Kindred Biosciences in 2021 which offers a strong pipeline of innovative drugs for companion animals within the monoclonal antibody space. Working at a monoclonal antibody start-up facility in Elwood, Kansas presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research: Monoclonal antibodies are an innovative type of biologic drug that can target specific molecules in the body to treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. Working at a start-up facility that is developing these drugs is an opportunity to be on the forefront of medical research and contribute to developing treatments that can have a significant impact on pets' lives.
Shift: This role has a 12-hour shift schedule – 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, including every other weekend. Further details about the specific 12-hour shift schedule will be discussed during the interview process.
Please note that weekend work will have a 4% premium and work outside of your shift hours will have 10% premium.
Your Role:
An operator is responsible for performing and documenting all tasks and activities associated with biologics manufacturing at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility.
Execute and monitor core mAb manufacturing processes (media/buffer prep, upstream/downstream processing, formulation, fill/finish, secondary packaging).
Maintain cGMP compliance in a regulated environment (USDA/FDA/EMA).
Follow SOPs and batch records precisely for equipment operation, processing, and daily tasks.
Perform aseptic manipulations and maintain a sterile environment.
Support equipment preparation, maintenance, and process improvements, while interfacing with QC for sampling and environmental monitoring.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows/Microsoft Office) and communication (written & verbal).
Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Must be able to wear appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE) in production and manufacturing support areas.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a biomanufacturing related discipline (eg. biology, chemistry, engineering, etc.).
Experience in a regulated, commercial GMP biomanufacturing environment (relevant experience may include media and buffer preparation, cell culture, fermentation, aseptic processing, chromatography, TFF, final formulation, and fill/finish).
Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Location: Elwood, KS (Onsite).
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:
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