Manufacturing Associate Intern – Elwood, Kansas (Summer 2027)

Elanco; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Housing support

Future opportunities

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Intern at the Elwood, KS plant to join the TSMS team and contribute to a hands-on project focused on improving processes and supporting operational excellence. The role involves learning about GMP guidelines, quality control, and manufacturing stages from design to packaging, with opportunities for professional development and potential future full-time roles.

Travel is required (10%), housing support is provided, and internships emphasize real-world

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering major (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process).
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process and document using GMP guidelines.
• Learn about quality control, mAbs production, product recovery, finishing, or packaging.
• Study design improvement processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication & interpersonal

Education

Engineering major (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process)

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: Manufacturing Associate Intern – Elwood, Kansas (Summer 2027) As a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the TSMS team at our Elwood, Kansas manufacturing plant, contributing to a hands‑on technical project focused on improving processes, solving business challenges, and supporting operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality Unit Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control lab improvements
• Learn about quality control, mAbs production, product recovery, product finishing, or companion animal packaging
• Study design improvement processes

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Currently enrolled in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process

Top Skills:

• Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn

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

• Prior internship or professional experience in a life-science industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing
• Location: Elwood Manufacturing Plant, Elwood, KS

Elanco’s Internship Program Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands‑on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better.

Internship Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027

• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.

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 Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.