Senior Assistant-Quality Control

About the role

As a Bio Quality Technician – Animal Testing at Elanco, you will support the testing and release of animal health products. Your responsibilities include performing animal-based potency and safety testing, conducting microbiological, immunological, and in vivo assays, preparing reagents, documenting test results, and assisting with SOP revisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal potency and safety testing on laboratory and production animals, including handling, vaccination, observation, challenge studies, and sample collection.
• Carry out microbiological, immunological, and in vivo assays in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, and ensure testing activities are completed on schedule.
• Document test results, investigations, deviations, and event summary reports within quality systems while maintaining GMP compliance.
• Assist with SOP revisions, method updates, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience required; Associate degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a laboratory, animal science, veterinary, agricultural, or regulated animal health environment.

Qualifications

• Strong animal handling and laboratory testing skills combined with exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Skills

• Experience working in USDA-regulated, animal health, veterinary, or biologics environments.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, vaccination techniques, blood collection, and animal observation practices.
• Experience performing microbiological, serological, or immunological testing.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation, deviations, investigations, and quality systems such as VeeVa.
• ALAT certification through AALAS or other relevant laboratory animal certifications.

Benefits

Elanco offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position may require work with both laboratory and production animals and adherence to biosafety and animal care requirements.