Lab Operations & Training Specialist

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Lab Operations & Training Specialist to support Technical Development laboratory operations in Fort Dodge, IA. You will coordinate training programs, manage LMS activities, and support the Quality Management System (QMS) and documentation processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve training, quality documentation, and lab workflows. The role requires a relevant degree with 5–8 years (or 4–6 years for a Master’s) in lab operations or a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant discipline with 5–8/4–6 years of experience.
• Experience in laboratory operations, technical development, or related scientific environment.
• Experience in adult learning, training and development or related HR/talent development.
• High learning agility and ability to apply knowledge to science-based curricula.
• Experience coordinating and creating training programs including assignments, tracking, records and classroom delivery.
• Experience using LMS and interactive learning tools (e.g., Articulate 360).
• Strong verbal, facilitation, and written communication; high ethics and quality standards.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Technical Development training program, including assignments, completion tracking, records, and course development.
• Develop training courses with Subject Matter Experts and oversee execution for science-related areas.
• Deliver in-person training on general business skills for employee development.
• Support Veeva QMS activities including document workflows and user support.
• Maintain compliant laboratory documentation standards and records.
• Partner with Technical Development staff to improve training and documentation workflows.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant lab environment while collaborating across teams.

Skills

Adult learning

Training coordination

LMS management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

LMS

Articulate 360

Veeva QMS

Job description

About This Role

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

Lab Operations & Training Specialist

As Lab Operations & Training Specialist, you will support Technical Development laboratory operations in Fort Dodge by coordinating training and development systems and processes that enable compliant, efficient work across the team. In this role, you will own the coordination and execution of the Technical Development training program, provide support for the Quality Management System (QMS), and support documentation processes. You will work across functions to improve training compliance, quality system support, and laboratory documentation standards in a fast-paced scientific environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Technical Development training program, including training assignments, completion tracking, training records, course development and execution to support onboarding and ongoing capability development.
• Will work with Subject Matter Experts to develop training courses and be responsible for managing the execution of training for science related areas.
• Will create and perform in-person training on general business skills for employee professional development.
• Provide day-to-day support for Veeva Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including document workflows, user support, and laboratory-related documentation processes.
• Support laboratory documentation standards to help maintain accurate, complete, and compliant records.
• Partner with Technical Development staff and managers to identify and implement improvements in training, quality documentation, and laboratory operations workflows.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and productive laboratory environment while working independently and collaborating across teams to meet business needs.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in laboratory operations, technical development, or a related scientific environment.
• Experience in adult learning, training and development or related talent development/HR position, and a high understanding of innovative adult learning strategy.
• High learning agility and the ability to apply previous knowledge on adult learning to science based, technical focused curriculum.
• Experience coordinating and creating training programs, including training assignments, completion tracking, training record maintenance and performing classroom training.
• Experience and expertise in utilizing LMS and using interactive learning tools or systems, such as articulate 360.
• Strong verbal, facilitation, and written communication skills, high ethical and quality standards, and the ability to understand and influence key business drivers within the discipline.
• Legal authorization to work 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)

• Experience supporting Veeva Quality Management System (QMS) processes and documentation workflows.
• Experience supporting cross-functional scientific teams and improving laboratory documentation or operational workflows.
• Experience training others in a laboratory or technical development environment.
• Experience working independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining strong quality standards.
• Experience supporting compliant laboratory documentation and training practices.

Additional Information

Travel: (none)

Location: Fort Dodge, IA - On-site Work Environment - Relocation packages available!

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Legal and Diversity

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.