Evening Environmental QC Technician - Microbiology

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Elwood, KS is seeking a Quality Control Technician for Environmental Monitoring on the evening shift. You will monitor cleanroom air, surfaces, and critical utilities to support sterile production and regulatory excellence.

The role requires microbiology laboratory experience, strong aseptic technique, and meticulous documentation. Expect long hours on your feet in a cross-functional team, with opportunities to contribute to quality systems and investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology laboratory settings.
• Strong aseptic technique and sterile gowning skills.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental monitoring (air and surface sampling) and utility testing to ensure sterile manufacturing environments meet quality standards.
• Conduct microbiology-based analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products (endotoxin, bioburden, TOC, sterility).
• Support aseptic processes through gowns, simulations, and production fills; assist in equipment calibration and lab stewardship.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile gowning

Microbiology

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elanco in Elwood, KS is seeking a Quality Control Technician for Environmental Monitoring on the evening shift. You will monitor cleanroom air, surfaces, and critical utilities to support sterile production and regulatory excellence.

The role requires microbiology laboratory experience, strong aseptic technique, and meticulous documentation. Expect long hours on your feet in a cross-functional team, with opportunities to contribute to quality systems and investigations.