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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.\nAt 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.\nMaking animals’ lives better makes life better - join our team today!\nYour role: Quality Control Technician, Microbiology\nAs an Quality Control Technician, Microbiology, you will be an important member of the Quality Control team, supporting microbiology testing, environmental and utility monitoring, sample management, and laboratory operations. In this role, you will help ensure accurate, compliant testing and documentation while supporting sterile manufacturing operations in a cGMP environment.\nYour Responsibilities:\nPerform routine and non-routine environmental monitoring, including viable/non-viable air, surface, personnel, and manufacturing area sampling.\n\nMonitor and test critical utilities, including WFI, USP Water, Pure Steam, and Clean Compressed Air.\n\nConduct microbiology testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples, including endotoxin, bioburden, mycoplasma, and sterility testing.\n\nPerform microbiology support activities including media growth promotion, gram staining, microbial identification, and other laboratory testing.\n\nProvide production support through production fills and aseptic process simulations while maintaining sterile gowning qualifications.\n\nSupport quality investigations and documentation, including OOS/OOT investigations, environmental and facility investigations, deviations, Certificates of Analysis, SOPs, and controlled documents.\n\nAssist with method development, validation, qualification, method transfers, and analytical studies, as well as equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance.\n\nMaintain laboratory operations, inventory, equipment checks, cleanliness, and accurate data while ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\n\nWhat You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):\nEducation: High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field.\n\nExperience: Experience in a laboratory or technical environment with microbiology responsibilities.\n\nTop 2 skills: Strong technical skills in microbiology, including aseptic technique, combined with strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.\n\nWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):\nExperience working in a cGMP-regulated environment.\n\nExperience with sterility testing, mycoplasma, environmental monitoring, and water testing.\n\nKnowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and applicable FDA, USDA, VICH, and EU regulations related to QC activities.\n\nExperience with analytical method development, validation, qualification, or method transfers.\n\nExperience using instrument software to obtain and manage laboratory results.\n\nStrong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\n\nAbility to support a physically demanding laboratory environment, including extended periods on your feet and moving heavy materials or supplies.\n\nAdditional Information:\nSchedule: Regular day shift working hours\n\nLocation: 1411 Oak Street, Elwood, KS 66024\n\nDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!\nElanco Benefits and Perks:\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:\n8-week parental leave\n\n9 Employee Resource Groups\n\nAnnual bonus offering\n\nUp to 6% 401K matching\n\n#LI-HL\n#LI-Onsite\nElanco 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\nElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. 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