Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Mentorship program

Networking events

Hands-on lab experience

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health is offering a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern position at the Fort Dodge, Iowa plant. You will assist in reducing analytical variability, support manufacturing projects, and gain exposure to cross-functional teams within a GMP environment.

The internship emphasizes hands-on lab work, quality control concepts, and potential for future full-time opportunities. Competitive hourly pay and housing support are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering major (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Process).
• Experience using Microsoft Office (MS Office).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process and document using GMP guidelines.
• Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control improvements.
• Learn about quality control, fermentation, product recovery, or packaging processes.
• Study design improvement processes and contribute to lab method development.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Engineering major (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/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 Scientist/Technical Services Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)As a Summer 2027 TS/MS Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the Animal Health Manufacturing (AHM) Lab team at our Fort Dodge, Iowa manufacturing plant, to deliver a practical solution to reducing analytical variability, a manufacturing technical project, or implementation of new lab methods. Interns will have exposure to many career paths and diverse subject matter experts as many projects have site-wide impact.Your Responsibilities:Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality UnitWork within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control lab improvementsLearn about quality control, fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or companion animal packagingStudy design improvement processesWhat You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):Education: Currently enrolled in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or ProcessTop Skills: Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learnWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):Strong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsMust be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervisionAdditional Information:Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closingLocation: Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant, Fort Dodge, IAElanco’s Internship ProgramOur 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, 2027Competitive 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 availableFuture 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 statusElanco 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.