Job Description

Education : EQUIVALENTEXPERIENCE

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:

The main purpose of this role is to provide

operational and technical support

within the Fermentation Plant, with a focus on maintaining

process sterility

. The ideal candidate will bring strong

problem-solving skills

,

hands-on

fermentation and mechanical knowledge

, along with experience in

cGMP-regulated production environments

.


This position plays a key role in ensuring the

efficient, compliant and sterile operation

of fermentation equipment and systems through proactive troubleshooting, technical coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities:

Support

sterility-critical operations

, including system checks, inspections, and leak testing. Provide day-to-day operational technical support for

fermentation equipment and processes

. Execute and support

routine maintenance programs

(e.g., filter integrity testing, sterilization checks). Participate in

non-routine equipment assessments

, including vessel inspections and performance testing. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve complex

process and equipment issues

. Support root cause analysis through the use plant control systems (e.g.,

DeltaV

,

PI

) to monitor and analyze process data. Provide technical coaching and

on-the-job training

to operations technicians. Support

continuous improvement

initiatives within fermentation and sterility-related operations. Complete documentation to

cGMP standards

with accuracy and attention to detail.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Strong working knowledge of

fermentation processes

and equipment. Experience performing

mechanical maintenance

in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Minimum

2 years of experience

in a

GMP-regulated

production environment. Familiarity with troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Excellent

problem-solving

and

diagnostic

abilities. Proactive, adaptable, and responsive in a

fast-paced

production environment. Comfortable using control systems like

DeltaV

or equivalent control/data systems. Effective

coaching

and

communication

skills to guide and support team members. Experience delivering or developing

technical training materials

. Strong attention to detail and commitment to

quality and compliance

.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 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