Blending Technician

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Blending Technician to support vaccine manufacturing by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with cGMP and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include aseptic production activities, batch record management, supervisor of process quality checks, and contributing ideas to LEAN improvements for safer, more efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with manufacturing and biological production.
• Familiarity with batch records, quality and safety requirements.
• Experience with ERP and electronic documentation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic production activities including weighing, measuring, calculations, sampling, and verifications per batch records and cGMP.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment; ensure materials and instruments are ready for use.
• Oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and QC checks.
• Complete production documentation, update SOPs, write deviation reports, and use electronic systems.
• Support continuous improvement ideas to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related field

Associate’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

Fermentation equipment

Centrifuge

In-process monitoring systems

Job description

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: Blending Technician

As a Technician, Bio/Pharm Production, you will support vaccine manufacturing operations by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting production equipment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely producing vaccines in accordance with product specifications, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, safety requirements, and site procedures while incorporating continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform aseptic production activities including weighing, measuring, calculations, sampling, and verifications in accordance with batch production records and cGMP requirements.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment and ensure equipment, instruments, and materials are released and available for use.
• Oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and perform in-process batch quality checks according to written procedures.
• Complete required production documentation, update standard operating procedures (SOPs), write deviation reports, and perform transactions within electronic inventory management systems.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and contributing ideas to improve workplace processes, quality, and safety, and operational effectiveness.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or a related field; OR Associate’s Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and biological production processes, including biological equipment such as fermentation, centrifuge, and concentration units.
• Skills: Ability to read, interpret, and follow batch records, quality and safety requirements; basic computer skills including Word, Excel, electronic management systems, and applicable ERP systems.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes and cGMP requirements.
• Experience with production equipment and biological manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SOPs, deviation reporting, and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong quality orientation, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN.

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 Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.

Learn more at www.elanco.com.