Senior Assistant-Quality Control

Elanco in; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Bio Quality Technician – Animal Testing in Fort Dodge, IA, to support testing and release of animal health products within the Quality organization. The role involves animal-based potency and safety testing, regulatory compliance, and timely laboratory activities.

Responsibilities include performing assays, maintaining equipment and supplies, documenting results in GMP-compliant systems, and contributing to SOP updates and training efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience: 2–3 years in a laboratory, animal science, veterinary, agricultural, or regulated animal health environment.
• Top 2 Skills: Animal handling and laboratory testing with strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal potency and safety testing on laboratory and production animals, including handling, vaccination, observation, challenge studies, and sample collection.
• Conduct microbiological, immunological, and in vivo assays in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, and ensure testing activities are completed on schedule.
• Document test results, investigations, deviations, and event summary reports within quality systems while maintaining GMP compliance.
• Assist with SOP revisions, method updates, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Assistant-Quality Control (Project Management)

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: Bio Quality Technician – Animal Testing

As a Bio Quality Technician – Animal Testing, you will be part of the Quality organization supporting the testing and release of animal health products. In this role, you will be responsible for performing animal-based potency and safety testing, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring accurate and timely execution of laboratory activities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform animal potency and safety testing on laboratory and production animals, including handling, vaccination, observation, challenge studies, and sample collection.
• Conduct microbiological, immunological, and in vivo assays in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, and ensure testing activities are completed on schedule.
• Document test results, investigations, deviations, and event summary reports within quality systems while maintaining GMP compliance.
• Assist with SOP revisions, method updates, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience required; Associate degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a laboratory, animal science, veterinary, agricultural, or regulated animal health environment.
• Top 2 Skills: Strong animal handling and laboratory testing skills combined with exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience working in USDA-regulated, animal health, veterinary, or biologics environments.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, vaccination techniques, blood collection, and animal observation practices.
• Experience performing microbiological, serological, or immunological testing.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation, deviations, investigations, and quality systems such as Veeva.
• ALAT certification through AALAS or other relevant laboratory animal certifications.

Additional Information:

• Location: Fort Dodge, IA – On-site Laboratory Role
• Function: Quality – Animal Testing
• Schedule: Position may require work with both laboratory and production animals and adherence to biosafety and animal care requirements.

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

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