Bacterin Operator (Mon-Fri 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

About the Company

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), we are a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision is to enrich life through food and companionship, and our purpose is to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society, and Our People. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing new ways of thinking and dynamic collaboration to drive innovation and business success.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic Production & Fermentation: Execute aseptic operations within the Bacterin area, including fermentation vessel management (media additions, inoculation, and harvesting) and general steaming processes.
• Equipment Operation: Operate automated and semi-automated equipment used in Antigen production to ensure efficient manufacturing cycles.
• Technical Setup & Troubleshooting: Set up and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Manage the full lifecycle of Bacterin equipment and tanks, including assembly, wrapping, sterilization, delivery, and inventory maintenance.
• Compliance & Quality: Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Filling Manufacturing Directions (FMDs) to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Computer aptitude to adapt to future platforms and software.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination, and Sterilization, and BPE methods.
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices, basic laboratory practices, biology, and microbiology.
• Experience operating in an aseptic environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes.

Additional Information

Overtime may be required depending on production demands. This role might require lifting up to 60 lbs and holding above waist level while maintaining sterility.