Manufacturing Associate Intern – Elwood, Kansas (Summer 2027)

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 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. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

About the role

As a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the TSMS team at our Elwood, Kansas manufacturing plant, contributing to a hands-on technical project focused on improving processes, solving business challenges, and supporting operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality Unit
• Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control lab improvements
• Learn about quality control, mAbs production, product recovery, product finishing, or companion animal packaging
• Study design improvement processes

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process
• Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Prior internship or professional experience in a life-science industry (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Additional Information

Travel: 10% to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing.

Location: Elwood Manufacturing Plant, Elwood, KS.

About the Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer.

• Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027
• Pay: Competitive salary of $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs