3rd Shift Media Prep Technician (Aseptic)

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Iowa is seeking a Media Prep Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Thu, 8pm-6:30am) to set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment for biological vaccines. You will document work, follow LEAN initiatives, and ensure all inventory and materials are ready for production on schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher with related experience or an associate/bachelor degree in microbiology or a related field, plus basic computer skills and the ability to read batch

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED + 4 years' experience OR Associate's Degree + 2 years' experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or other related field.
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems.
• Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with aseptic processes, weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with batch production records (BPR) and in compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards, all current safety standards and site procedures.
• Oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring and personnel and perform in-process batch quality checks per the written procedures.
• Know and follow safety rules, wear appropriate safety equipment and maintain proper safety practices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Batch records interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or related field

Associate's Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic Management Systems

Job description

Elanco in Iowa is seeking a Media Prep Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Thu, 8pm-6:30am) to set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment for biological vaccines. You will document work, follow LEAN initiatives, and ensure all inventory and materials are ready for production on schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher with related experience or an associate/bachelor degree in microbiology or a related field, plus basic computer skills and the ability to read batch