Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator at the Elwood, KS site to drive deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities to ensure GMP compliance and timely closure of investigations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coaching, QA documentation, and support for change controls while promoting safety and quality culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• 6 years QA experience in a regulated industry (FDA/USDA/ISO) preferred.
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis with cross-functional project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily deviation management activities.
• Lead deviation investigations to timely closure with RCA.
• Support DRB activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Write and maintain QA procedures and quality records.
• Support change controls and quality metrics.

Skills

Investigations & RCA

Cross-functional leadership

GMP compliance

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

eQMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Quality Assurance**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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: Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator**As the Quality Assurance Associate - Investigation Coordinator, you'll partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Facilities, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance teams to support and oversee the site deviation and investigation management processes. You'll help drive investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to timely closure while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations. This role serves as a key partner in maintaining site quality standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthening operational compliance across the facility.**Your Responsibilities:*** Coordinate and oversee daily activities within the site deviation management system* Lead and support deviation investigations to timely and compliant closure* Facilitate or support Deviation Review Board (DRB) activities and cross-functional collaboration* Drive and coach root cause analysis (RCA) activities using tools such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa/6M* Ensure appropriate CAPAs are identified and implemented to reduce recurrence of deviations* Communicate investigation status updates and timelines across departments* Lead or assist customer complaint investigations as needed* Support site change controls, including impact assessments and quality reviews* Provide technical review and guidance for investigations, documentation, and quality records* Write, revise, and maintain QA procedures and controlled documents* Support site quality metrics related to deviations, investigations, and complaint management* Identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives* Promote a strong safety and quality culture through collaboration, mentorship, and technical coaching**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred* Experience: 6 years of Quality Assurance experience within a regulated industry (FDA, USDA, ISO, etc.)* Top 2 Skills: Strong investigation and root cause analysis expertise combined with the ability to independently manage cross-functional quality initiatives in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):*** 5+ years of experience with investigations, deviation management, and RCA tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa/6M, etc.)* Experience reviewing and approving GMP documentation, investigations, and CAPAs* Strong technical writing and communication skills* Experience with risk assessment tools and quality metrics reporting* Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills* Experience working collaboratively across manufacturing and quality functions* Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities* Experience within animal health or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments**Additional Information:*** Travel: Occasional* Location: Elwood, KS* The Elwood manufacturing facility is a 24/7/365 operation. This role primarily supports standard business hours but may occasionally require off-hour support to meet operational or compliance needs.**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 packages* 8-week parental leave* 9 Employee Resource Groups* Annual bonus offering* Flexible work arrangements* Up to 6% 401K matchingElanco 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.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 05/29/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Elanco Elwood, Kansas | Elanco Elwood, Kansas || Elanco Elwood, Kansas | |1 person is interested in this job.