Quality Control Chemist: Lead Investigations & Process Improvement

Elanco; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

year-end) in the US (in addition to

PTO

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a QC Chemist in Clinton, IN to provide critical technical support for the Quality Control team, ensuring cGMP compliance and product safety. You will collaborate with manufacturing and technical services to solve problems and improve laboratory methods.

You will mentor technicians, perform root cause analysis for deviations, maintain validated analytical methods, and participate in Lean initiatives and inspection readiness to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledgeable of cGMP requirements and laboratory operations.
• Proficiency in laboratory and business systems (SAP, Empower, OneLab, and Microsoft Office) and a strong quality mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the safety and quality (SISPQ) of products by ensuring compliance with all procedures, regulatory commitments, and PPE requirements.
• Serve as the primary investigator for laboratory deviations, performing root cause analysis to minimize recurrence and ensuring timely closure of investigations within 30 days.
• Maintain analytical methods in a state of validation and control, writing and approving protocols for investigational and validation purposes.
• Collaborate on special projects to enhance safety and productivity through Lean initiatives and participate in inspection readiness activities.
• Provide technical coaching and training to laboratory technicians to ensure the successful execution of laboratory methodology.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Laboratory operations

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

SAP

Empower

OneLab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elanco is seeking a QC Chemist in Clinton, IN to provide critical technical support for the Quality Control team, ensuring cGMP compliance and product safety. You will collaborate with manufacturing and technical services to solve problems and improve laboratory methods.

You will mentor technicians, perform root cause analysis for deviations, maintain validated analytical methods, and participate in Lean initiatives and inspection readiness to drive improvements.