Manufacturing Scientist/Quality Control Chemist Intern – Clinton, Indiana (Summer 2027)

About the role

As a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Scientist/Quality Control Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the Quality Control Lab team at our Clinton, Indiana manufacturing plant. Your work will focus on delivering a practical solution to reducing analytical variability, a technical project, or implementation of new lab methods. Interns will have exposure to many career paths and diverse subject matter experts, as many projects have site-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Understand the 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, fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or packaging.
• Study design improvement processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a similar major.
• Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision.

About the Internship Program

Elanco’s 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, allowing every intern 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.
• Travel: Up to 10% travel to the corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing events.

Location: Clinton Manufacturing Plant, Clinton, IN.