Quality Assistant - Environmental/Wastewater Technician

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Parental leave

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Environmental Control Laboratory Technician to perform testing of lab samples under GMP and safety guidelines at our Clinton, IN site. You will conduct wastewater discharge assays, spill containment, and ensure NPDES reporting compliance.

Responsibilities include field sampling, operating the site's waste treatment unit, maintaining SOPs, and supporting lab investigations with accurate data entry and QA checks in the DMS system.

Qualifications

• Must have analytical laboratory experience and ability to perform precise testing.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a team environment and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling and operate the site's waste treatment unit per SOPs.
• Recognize spills and operate the spill capture system for containment.
• Maintain and update SOPs, GPs, and OPs for compliance and documentation.
• Support investigations and data entry/validation in the DMS system.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

Total Organic Carbon Analyzer

Karl Fischer Analyzer

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: Environmental Control Laboratory TechnicianAs an EC Laboratory Technician, you will perform accurate, precise, and timely testing of laboratory samples in accordance with approved methods within GMP and safety guidelines. You will be responsible for supporting the Environmental Control Lab through wastewater discharge assays, spill response containment, and meeting NPDES compliance reporting requirements.Your Responsibilities:Perform field sampling, testing, and operation of the site’s waste treatment unit while proactively following all safety and PPE requirements.Recognize and respond to spill events by identifying releases to the discharge stream and operating the spill capture system to ensure containment.Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on lab instrumentation including standardization and QA conformance checks.Maintain and update SOPs, GPs, and OPs to ensure procedural compliance and accurate documentation of laboratory methods.Support investigations into incidents affecting the lab and contribute to annual DMRQA and WET testing through data entry and validation in the DMS system.What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience: Analytical laboratory experience.Top Skills: Strong documentation and organizational skills with the ability to maintain interpersonal communication in a team environment.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):Experience with Gas Chromatograph, Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, and Karl Fisher Analyzer instrumentation.Background in wastewater and environmental laboratory assays.Accurate and proficient analytical skills with a strong foundation in math.Ability to work effectively within a heavily regulated environment.Proficient computer skills.Additional Information:Location: Clinton, IN - On-siteDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 packages8-week parental leave9 Employee Resource GroupsAnnual bonus offeringUp to 6% 401K matching#LI-KG2Elanco 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.