Blending Operator - 3rd Shift (Sun-Wed, 8:45pm-7:15am) 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!

The position is responsible for blending serials of antigen.  As a Blending Operator, you should have adequate knowledge of Drug and Chemical names, and be able to distinguish between similar names, physical appearance and precautions in handling.  You will work with product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques.     

3rd Shift: Sunday-Wednesday 8:45pm-7:15am

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED




• Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.




• Ability to work within several different computer systems and platforms. 




• Computer aptitude that allows the person to adapt to future platforms and software.

Duties & Essential Job Description:

• Manufacturing and compounding sterile solutions and other parenteral classed products.




• Obtaining, weighing, measuring and adding all raw materials as instructed on production procedures.




• Set-up, operate and dismantle for cleaning, all equipment involved in the production process.




• Accurately verify and document identity of all components used in formulation.




• Responsible for assembling antigens into final product formulations and preparation of adjuvants or other intermediates. 




• Perform inspection and assessment of equipment and material condition prior to use.  Determine when repair is necessary and follow up with appropriate documentation.




• Sustained heavy lifting over extended periods of time.




• Document operations with strict adherence to cGMP documentation practices.




• Be able to comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures/Filling Manufacturing Directions.




• Blend biological products aseptically to ensure product sterility.




• May be subject to DEA background check.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination and Sterilization and BPE methods.




• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices




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




• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment

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