Biochemistry QC Lead: Methods, Leadership & Compliance

Elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco's Kansas location seeks a QC Specialist in Biochemistry to lead daily QC lab operations and provide technical leadership across analytical methods and equipment. You will own method validations, conduct investigations, and guide daily workloads for QC Technicians while upholding quality policies and driving improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to optimize lab processes, maintain compliance, and support safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a laboratory or quality environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; proficient computer literacy; and the ability to work with and lead a diverse group of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lab Operations: Direct the regular workload for Technicians and other Specialists, ensuring QC policies are followed and acting as the primary point of contact for technical instruction or clarification.
• Method Ownership: Perform regular release testing and lead specialized development experiments, including participating in or owning method validations and technical transfers.
• Quality Event Management: Regularly lead and own quality events, including deviations, laboratory investigations, and change controls.
• Technical Review & Audit: Act as a reviewer for QC Technicians and other Specialists; audit inventory management and ensure reagent/material qualifications are maintained.
• SME Leadership: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specialized laboratory equipment, coordinating routine maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with the QC Leader to identify and improve obsolete processes, anticipating potential problems and finding effective solutions to improve lab systems.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Participate in audit activities and proactively prepare the laboratory space for inspections by anticipating potential issues.
• Safety & Culture: Personify Elanco values of Integrity, Respect, and Excellence while fostering an environment of safety, compliance, and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Computer literacy

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

ELISA

Empower

Softmax

Job description

Elanco's Kansas location seeks a QC Specialist in Biochemistry to lead daily QC lab operations and provide technical leadership across analytical methods and equipment. You will own method validations, conduct investigations, and guide daily workloads for QC Technicians while upholding quality policies and driving improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to optimize lab processes, maintain compliance, and support safety and inclusion.