Senior Associate-Quality Assurance

Elanco in; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Associate – Quality Assurance for an onsite role at the Clinton, IN manufacturing facility. You will provide quality control support, assist in laboratory investigations, PQRs, and method validation activities while maintaining GMP compliance and inspection readiness.

Collaborating across QC teams, you will investigate customer complaints and review critical quality documents including validation and PQR, and help strengthen site Quality Systems through SOPs, training,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cGMP regulations.
• Experience with quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control support by assisting in investigations, PQRs, and method validation activities.
• Maintain GMP compliance and inspection readiness for regulatory agencies through periodic audits and inspections of production areas.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by authoring and supporting deviation investigations and implementing change control proposals.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional QC teams, including laboratory technicians, chemists, and analysts, to ensure quality standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and review critical quality documents, including validation and PQR.
• Support and strengthen site Quality Systems by writing and revising SOPs, delivering site training, conducting internal audits, verifying inspection readiness, monitoring quality metrics, and representing the site in corporate knowledge-sharing forums.

Skills

cGMP regulations

Quality documentation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Senior Associate-Quality Assurance (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: Senior Associate – Quality Assurance

Your Responsibilities:

Provide quality control support by providing assistance and guidance in laboratory investigations, Product Quality Reviews (PQR), and method validation activities.

Maintain GMP compliance and inspection readiness for regulatory agencies through periodic audits and inspections of production areas.

Facilitate continuous improvement by authoring and supporting deviation investigations and implementing change control proposals.

Collaborate effectively across cross-functional QC teams, including laboratory technicians, chemists, and analysts, to ensure quality standards.

Investigate customer complaints and review critical quality documents, including validationand PQR .

Support and strengthen site Quality Systems by writing and revising SOPs, delivering site training, conducting internal audits, verifying inspection readiness, monitoring quality metrics, and representing the site in corporate knowledge-sharing forums.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry , Biology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a regulated GMP manufacturing environment

Top Skills: Proficiency in cGMP regulations and experience with quality documentation systems

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

Experience coaching or providing technical feedback to QC staff

Proven ability to handle non-standard requests and participate in regulatory audits

Strong technical writing skills for authoring validation and PQR documents

Experience with change control implementation and deviation management

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments

Additional Information:

Location: Clinton, IN – Onsite Manufacturing Facility

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
• 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
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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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