Bacterins Operator (1st Shift (M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm)

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

### Job Details#### Job Title:Bacterins Operator (1st Shift (M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm)#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Bacterins Operator (1st Shift (M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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!****Your Role: Bacterins Operator - 1st Shift (M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm)**A Bacterin Operator will be responsible for the media addition, inoculation, down-streaming, dispensing and final filtration of live and inactivated Bacterial Antigen. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in accordance with standard methods, standard operation procedures, and manufacturing directions using proper laboratory techniques. The operator must adhere to the policies.**Your Responsibilities:*** Perform aseptic operations for production processes performed within the Bacterin area.* Proper operation of automated and semi-automated equipment used in relation to Antigen production. For example, Sharples units and Concentrator Units* Will be responsible for assembling, wrapping, sterilizing, delivery and maintaining inventory of Bacterins equipment and tanks and any other equipment/tank needs for the area as deemed necessary by department management.* Routine and consistent attendance is necessary and important to the safety and operational policies and will be required to retain this bid.**What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):*** High school diploma or equivalent* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.* Must be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures. Document operations with strict adherence to cGMP documentation practices.* Demonstrated analytical skill / problem solving skills - identifies problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternative solution.**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):*** Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination and Sterilization.* Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices, Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements, Biology and Microbiology.* Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment.**Additional Information:*** Must be able to lift up to 60lbs. and hold above waist level while maintaining sterility.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 statusElanco 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.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/18/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || CHS Inc. Muscatine, Iowa | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Des Moines, Iowa || CHS Inc. Davenport, Iowa | |4 people are interested in this job.