Senior Associate-Quality Assurance

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is hiring a Quality Assurance Associate to support the Research & Development Clinical Development organization. You will help ensure compliance with FDA GLP regulations and manage audits for research activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in science and experience around animals. Skills needed include attention to detail and collaboration in regulated environments. Join our diverse team to make a positive impact on animal health!

Qualifications

• Experience working around animals in a research, laboratory, or production environment.
• Ability to plan and conduct audits of regulated studies and data.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the site Quality Assurance program.
• Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
• Provide quality oversight for third-party GLP studies.
• Support deviations, investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Assist with regulatory inspection readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance mindset

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Animal Science, or related field

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 Associate – R&D Quality Assurance

As a Quality Assurance Associate – R&D Quality Assurance, you will support the Research & Development Clinical Development organization by providing quality oversight for regulated animal health research and development activities. In this role, you will help advance GLP compliance, quality systems oversight, and audit readiness while partnering cross-functionally to support global veterinary product approvals.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the site Quality Assurance program in compliance with FDA GLP regulations, USDA requirements, and Elanco Quality Standards
• Plan and conduct audits of regulated studies, systems, protocols, data, and final reports to ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Provide quality oversight for third-party GLP studies, including protocol and final report review activities
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPA activities, and process audits to strengthen quality systems and compliance
• Assist with regulatory inspection readiness, quality training, and ongoing Quality Management System support

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in science, Animal Science, or related field
• Experience: Experience working around animals in a research, laboratory, or production environment
• Top 2 skills: Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance mindset combined with effective communication and collaboration skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience working in regulated environments such as FDA, USDA, or EPA
• Experience in research laboratories, veterinary studies, or livestock production settings
• Knowledge of Quality Systems and Computer System Validation processes
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, or CAPA activities
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to work cross-functionally in a regulated environment

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