Media Prep Technician - 3rd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am)

elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Media Prep Technician in Fort Dodge, IA. You’ll be trained in setup, operation, and troubleshooting of production equipment, document work, and integrate LEAN principles into daily practice while producing vaccines that meet cGMP standards.

This 3rd shift runs Monday–Thursday, 8pm–6:30am. You’ll perform aseptic processing, monitor inventory, and support batch records and safety requirements, collaborating with teammates to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years' experience, or an Associate's degree with 2 years' experience, or a related Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and automated management systems is required.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow batch records, quality and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic process duties and verifications per BPR and cGMP.
• Operate and train others on production equipment; manage inventory transactions.
• Oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and in-process quality checks.
• Follow safety rules and wear required PPE at all times.
• Create and update SOPs and write deviation reports; complete training.

Skills

Computer skills

Batch records

SOP interpretation

Quality safety

Read batch records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic Management Systems

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: Media Prep Technician

In this position, you will be trained in the set-up, operations, and troubleshooting of the equipment in the production areas. You will be responsible for documentation of work and specific computer functions, integrating company initiatives such as LEAN into work practices, and safely producing vaccines which meet all product specifications in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

3rd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform duties associated with aseptic processes, weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with batch production records (BPR) and in compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards, all current safety standards and site procedures.
• Understands, performs and teaches others basic operation of production equipment and ensures all equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use. Look up and perform transactions within the electronic inventory management system.
• To oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring and personnel and perform in-process batch quality checks per the written procedures.
• Knows and follows safety rules, wears appropriate safety equipment and maintains proper safety practices at all times.
• Basic computer skills to create and update standard operating procedures and write deviation reports, and to complete all training as assigned to include general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operation, computer operation, safety, GMP and other as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years' experience OR Associate's Degree + 2 years' experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or other related field

Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems.

Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Basic understanding of biological organisms or equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e.: fermentation, centrifuge, concentration units)

Basic knowledge of manufacturing function, acquaintance with and general understanding of aspects of the production process and ability to apply this knowledge to situations ordinarily encountered.

Additional Information:

This position oversees the production floor processes and personnel, however, is not responsible for management of personnel, discipline or performance management.

Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., USDA, OSHA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.

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.