Senior Fill/Finish Operator — Bio Manufacturing

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Fort Dodge site is hiring a Senior Operator for Fill/Finish to support aseptic manufacturing of biologics. You will operate and troubleshoot production equipment, adhere to cGMP, and ensure documentation and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and LEAN practices. Ideal candidates hold a microbiology degree with related manufacturing experience, familiar with fermentation and concentration steps, and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires education in microbiology or related field and applicable experience.
• Familiar with manufacturing operations and batch records.
• Able to read and follow batch records, safety rules, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic biological production activities per batch records and cGMP.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment including fermentation and processing units.
• Oversee cleaning, environmental monitoring, and in-process quality checks.

Skills

Batch records interpretation

LEAN mindset

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Microbiology

Associate's degree +2 years experience

High School diploma +4 years experience

Tools

Fermentation

Centrifuges

Concentration units

Job description

Elanco Fort Dodge site is hiring a Senior Operator for Fill/Finish to support aseptic manufacturing of biologics. You will operate and troubleshoot production equipment, adhere to cGMP, and ensure documentation and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and LEAN practices. Ideal candidates hold a microbiology degree with related manufacturing experience, familiar with fermentation and concentration steps, and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced