Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (m

Job summary

Elanco in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist to support R&D documentation and equipment records. You will maintain equipment records, coordinate SOP updates in the Veeva Quality System, and assist with computer system validation while supporting R&D lab operations.

This role focuses on documentation management rather than facilities maintenance or calibration, with collaboration across lab teams and a travel expectation of about 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of relevant document management experience.
• Experience using an electronic document management system to edit, coordinate, and maintain documents.
• Ability to write clear procedures with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment records and inventories by adding new equipment information and reconciling discrepancies.
• Perform physical inventory checks and update equipment management systems with accurate data.
• Edit and coordinate SOPs in the Veeva Quality System to reflect CAPAs and change controls.
• Collaborate with document owners and lab teams to reconcile annotations and updates.
• Review equipment documentation for completeness and support validation records and related docs.

Skills

Document management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Veeva Quality System

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!

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. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.

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:

Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist

As a Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist, you will provide laboratory documentation and record-management support to the Fort Dodge Research and Development (R&D) department and supporting functions. You will focus on maintaining accurate equipment records, coordinating controlled document updates in the Veeva Quality System, supporting computer system validation documentation, and assisting with R&D laboratory operations. This role supports documentation and information management; it does not own facilities maintenance, equipment calibration, capital projects, or infrastructure activities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory equipment records and inventories by adding new equipment information, reconciling existing records, and documenting identified discrepancies.
• Perform physical inventory checks and update approved equipment management systems with accurate record information.
• Edit and coordinate laboratory equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Veeva Quality System to reflect Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, and other quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with document owners and laboratory teams to reconcile annotations, complete document updates, and support timely document effectiveness.
• Review equipment documentation for completeness against established requirements and support computer system validation records and other R&D laboratory documentation assignments.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of relevant document management experience.
• Experience using an electronic document management or quality management system to edit, coordinate, and maintain documents.
• Ability to write clear, easy-to-understand procedures, with strong organizational, planning, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience using the Veeva Quality System.
• Experience supporting computer system validation documentation.
• Experience working with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, quality initiatives, or gap assessments.
• Experience maintaining documentation related to laboratory equipment, including maintenance, calibration, or verification records, without direct responsibility for performing or coordinating the technical work.
• Experience reconciling physical inventories and resolving equipment or documentation discrepancies.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 5%
• Location: Fort Dodge, IA

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (m