QC Consultant, Biochemistry

Elanco; Elwood (KS); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation packages

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

6–401K matching

Descripción de la vacante

Elanco is seeking a QC Consultant, Biochemistry at our Elwood, Kansas site. You will act as a key technical resource within Quality Control, performing biochemistry testing and providing advanced expertise across analytical methods, investigations, and process improvements.

You will influence solutions and lead medium-scale projects without formal people-management responsibilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or closely related field with at least 5 years of

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or closely related field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Hands-on QC testing experience in a biochemistry or analytical laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of analytical laboratory methods and QC data interpretation.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and guide colleagues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; able to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and review biochemistry testing (in-process, release, raw-material, stability, and specialized analyses).
• Serve as SME for analytical methods, equipment, reagents, and QC data; support method validation and transfer.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, deviations, investigations, and CAPA development.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with QA, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other labs to meet site priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, equipment effectiveness, training, and audit readiness.

Conocimientos

Biochemistry

Quality control testing

Analytical methods

Laboratory investigations

Project leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or closely related field

Herramientas

Empower

SoftMax

Descripción del empleo

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:

As a QC Consultant, Biochemistry, you will serve as a key technical resource within the Quality Control organization at Elanco’s Elwood manufacturing site. You will perform biochemistry testing while providing advanced technical expertise across analytical methods, laboratory investigations, and process improvements. The role will work independently on complex operational and technical issues, influence solutions across the laboratory and related functions, and lead medium-scale projects without formal people-management responsibility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform and review biochemistry testing, including in-process, release, raw-material, stability, and specialized analytical testing, in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for analytical methods, laboratory equipment, reagents, and data generated through QC testing; support method validation, method transfer, and ongoing method performance.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification results, deviations, and change controls, and develop scientifically sound corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional projects with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other laboratory stakeholders to resolve non‑standard issues and deliver solutions that support site priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, procedures, equipment effectiveness, training, and compliance; influence colleagues to adopt sustainable improvements and support audit readiness.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience performing quality control testing in a biochemistry or analytical laboratory.
• Comprehensive knowledge of analytical laboratory methods, laboratory investigations, and the interpretation and review of QC data.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve complex technical or operational problems independently and provide credible guidance to colleagues.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and lead project activities without formal supervisory authority.

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

• Experience with high-performance liquid chromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
• Experience using Empower and/or SoftMax software.
• Experience with analytical method validation, method transfer, or stability programs.
• Experience leading deviations, out‑of‑specification investigations, change controls, or other quality events in a regulated laboratory.
• Experience training laboratory personnel or leading improvements involving multiple teams.

Additional Information:

Travel: <10%

Location: Elwood, Kansas (24/7 manufacturing site)

This role may involve the use of hazardous chemicals, occasional lifting of small loads, and short periods in refrigerated conditions. The role may occasionally support manufacturing timelines outside normal operating hours.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching
• #LI-HL #LI-Onsite
• 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.