Animal Health Clinical Associate

Elanco in; Fort Dodge (IA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

year-end) in the US (in addition to

PTO

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Descripción de la vacante

Elanco seeks an Animal Health Clinical Associate at its Fort Dodge, IA site to support in-life study events and veterinary procedures within our Clinical Development Sciences team.

You will perform sampling, health observations, and coordinate study activities with Study Directors and Lab Staff, ensuring GLP-compliant data and timely study completion. This on-site role requires a rotating on-call schedule for evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Animal Science, Biology) OR an Associate's Degree / RVT certification with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with animals in veterinary, research, or similar environment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform animal procedures (e.g., sampling, health observations) per protocols and regulations (USDA, GLP, AAALAC).
• Lead tasks related to R&D animal product development and coordinate study scheduling.
• Review protocols and data for accuracy, troubleshoot issues, ensure high-quality results.
• Collaborate with Study Directors, Laboratory Staff, and Animal Care Staff to support studies.
• Provide knowledge of animal behaviors and advise on SOPs and study protocols.

Conocimientos

Clinical procedures

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or RVT

Descripción del empleo

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. At Elanco, 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. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Animal Health Clinical Associate

As an Animal Health Clinical Associate, you will be part of the Clinical Development Sciences team to operationally manage the logistics of ongoing animal clinical trials at our Fort Dodge site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing animal in-life study events—including clinical sampling, health observations, and animal socialization—ensuring high-quality results that support Elanco's R&D pipeline.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform and concurrently document animal procedures (e.g., test article administration, clinical sample collection, health observations) in strict alignment with protocols, SOPs, and government regulations (USDA, GLP, AAALAC).
• Lead multiple assignments and tasks related to R&D animal product development, coordinating the scheduling and resource management for clinical studies.
• Review complex experimental protocols and raw data for accuracy, actively troubleshooting problems and taking corrective actions to ensure high-quality results.
• Establish strong relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders (Study Directors, Laboratory Staff, Animal Care Staff) to ensure animal clinical studies are effectively supported.
• Provide applied knowledge of respective animal species' behaviors and needs, and recommend improvements to standard operating procedures and study protocols.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Animal Science, Biology) OR an Associate's Degree / Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification with an equivalent level of experience.
• Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience working with animals in a veterinary clinic, research, or similar technical environment.

Top 2 skills:

• Clinical proficiency in common veterinary procedures (e.g., sample collection, vaccinations, detailed observations) and the ability to obtain AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification within one year of employment.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience working under GXP, USDA, GLP, or other regulated environments.
• Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to independently collect data, establish facts, and resolve complex issues.
• Advanced interpersonal and conflict management skills to effectively educate others and collaborate across teams.
• Experience leading small-to-medium projects or study events.

Additional Information:

• Travel: None
• Location: Fort Dodge, IA – On-Site Work Environment
• Schedule: This role requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule for evenings and weekends (approximately every 4-6 weeks) to meet study needs.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.