Quality Control Technician, Environmental Monitoring (Evening Shift)

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Annual bonus

401K match

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a Quality Control Technician – Environmental Monitoring in Elwood, KS. You will perform environmental monitoring, microbiology analyses, and support aseptic manufacturing processes in a 5pm–1:30am shift Mon-Fri.

The role requires a microbiology-focused background, strong documentation skills, and experience in a cGMP-regulated environment. Join a team dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance across the manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in a laboratory or technical environment with microbiology focus.
• Strong aseptic technique and sterile gowning proficiency.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine environmental monitoring (air and surface) and utility testing to ensure manufacturing environments meet quality standards.
• Conduct microbiology analyses including endotoxin, bioburden, TOC/Conductivity, and sterility testing on materials and products.
• Support aseptic process simulations and production fills; maintain gown qualification for sterile manufacturing.
• Lead lab stewardship activities: grow culture media, microbial identification, calibration support, inventory and safety upkeep.
• Assist in OOS/OOT investigations, draft/revise SOPs, and prepare method validation protocols and study reports.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile gowning

Documentation skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Tools

Instrument software

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 Control Technician – Environmental Monitoring

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine environmental monitoring (air and surface sampling) and utility testing (WFI, USP water, pure steam, and clean compressed air) to ensure manufacturing environments meet strict quality standards.
• Conduct complex microbiology-based analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products, including endotoxin, bioburden, TOC/Conductivity, and sterility testing.
• Provide critical production support by participating in aseptic process simulations and production fills, maintaining gown qualification to operate within sterile manufacturing environments.
• Lead laboratory stewardship activities, including growth promotion of culture media, microbial identification, equipment calibration support, and maintaining meticulous inventory and safety standards.
• Support site quality systems by assisting in OOS/OOT investigations, drafting and revising SOPs, and preparing method validation protocols and analytical study reports.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a laboratory or technical environment with a focus on microbiology.
• Top 2 skills: Advanced technical proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile gowning, combined with excellent organizational and documentation skills.

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

• Prior experience in a cGMP-regulated environment with specialized knowledge of FDA, USDA, and ISO requirements for pharmaceutical or veterinary biologics.
• Proven expertise in sterility testing, mycoplasma analysis, and water system monitoring.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation protocols, and the use of specialized instrument software to obtain results.
• Strong technical writing skills for the creation of quality procedures and investigation reports.
• Ability to succeed in a physically demanding role that requires long hours on your feet and the movement of heavy laboratory materials in a cross‑functional team environment.

Additional Information:

Hours: 5pm - 1:30 am Mon-Fri

Location: 1411 Oak Street, Elwood, KS 66024

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering Up to 6%
• 401K matching #LI-HL

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.