Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern – Clinton, Indiana (Summer 2027)

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Understand the manufacturing environment and collaborate with different stakeholders to solve problems.
• Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or lab improvements.
• Learn about fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or packaging.
• Create or use data visualization tools and update documentation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar major.
• Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in using data to solve problems, improving processes, or working in manufacturing.
• 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: Clinton Manufacturing Plant, Clinton, IN.

About the Internship Program

Elanco’s internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience through project-based work focused on business-critical needs. Interns have 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.