Aseptic Bacterin Production Operator - 1st Shift

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Bacterins Operator for 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:00am–2:30pm) to support media addition, inoculation, downstreaming, dispensing, and final filtration of live and inactivated bacterial antigen. The role requires strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs within an aseptic production area.

Responsibilities include operating automated equipment, maintaining equipment and inventory, and ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to train others.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written procedures; document operations with cGMP.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; identifies problems, causes, and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic operations for production processes in the Bacterin area.
• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment for antigen production (e.g., Sharples units, Concentrator Units).
• Assemble, wrap, sterilize, deliver, and maintain inventory of Bacterins equipment and tanks as needed.
• Maintain attendance in accordance with safety and operational policies.

Skills

Verbal & written

cGMP documentation

Analytical problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sharples units

Concentrator Units

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Bacterins Operator for 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:00am–2:30pm) to support media addition, inoculation, downstreaming, dispensing, and final filtration of live and inactivated bacterial antigen. The role requires strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs within an aseptic production area.

Responsibilities include operating automated equipment, maintaining equipment and inventory, and ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.