Bacterins Operator - 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm) at Elanco in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

A Bacterin Operator (2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 2PM-1030PM) will be responsible for the media addition, inoculation, down-streaming, dispensing and final filtration of live and inactivated Bacterial Antigen. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in accordance with standard methods, standard operation procedures, and manufacturing directions using proper laboratory techniques. The operator must adhere to the policies.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.




• Must be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures. Document operations with strict adherence to cGMP documentation practices.




• Demonstrated ability to effectively convey information in an appropriate and effective manner.




• Demonstrated analytical skill / problem solving skills – identifies problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternative solution.




• Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value and can be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce complexity for department.




• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs. and hold above waist level while maintaining sterility.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling




• Knowledge of Decontamination and Sterilization




• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices




• Understanding of Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements, Biology and Microbiology




• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform aseptic operations for production processes performed within the Bacterin area.




• Proper operation of automated and semi-automated equipment used in relation to Antigen production. For example, Sharples units and Concentrator Units




• Will be responsible for assembling, wrapping, sterilizing, delivery and maintaining inventory of Bacterins equipment and tanks and any other equipment/tank needs for the area as deemed necessary by department management.




• Routine and consistent attendance is necessary and important to the safety and operational policies and will be required to retain this bid.

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