Quality Assurance Intern – Elwood, KS (Summer 2027)

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Housing support

Mentorship

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern for the Elwood, Kansas site for Summer 2027. You will be part of the QA team supporting manufacturing and distribution of products, gaining exposure to QMS, audits, and regulated operations.

The internship runs May 17th to August 6th, 2027, offering a competitive salary of $20–$40/hour, housing support, mentors, and professional development resources to help you grow in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Engineering.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, measure, analyze, and improve identified processes within the QA.
• Understand manufacturing processes and how QA supports operations and business.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support inspections, investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Gain real-world experience in a regulated environment.
• Assist with production and analytical processes to ensure high Quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent learner

Willingness to learn

Education

Science or Engineering student

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: Quality Assurance Intern - Elwood, KS (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 Quality Assurance Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the Quality Assurance team at our Elwood, Kansas’ Monoclonal Antibody manufacturing site, supporting activities related to the oversight of manufacturing and distribution of commercial products. There will be several opportunities to gain experience in different areas within Quality, such as Quality Management System, Pharmaceutical Products, and Audits.

Your Responsibilities:

• Defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving identified processes within the quality organization.
• Understand the Manufacturing processes and how Quality supports the operations, production processes, and business.
• Work within cross-functional teams to support inspection-readiness activities, investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Get real-world experience in the regulated environment.
• Assist with the production and analytical processes to ensure they are carried out with appropriate Quality standards.
• Study design improvement process.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in an academic program with a concentration in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field) or Engineering.
• Top Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, along with a willingness to learn and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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

• Have an interest in life sciences, problem solving, scientific methods, or cross-functional skill development.
• Have a knack for standards and regulations. Thrive in cross-functional team settings.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing
• Location: Elanco Elwood manufacturing site, Kansas

Elanco's Internship Program

Our 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, 2027
• Competitive 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 available
• Future 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 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.