Bacterin Operator (Mon-Fri 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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!
A Bacterin Operator will be responsible for the media addition, inoculation, down-streaming, dispensing and final filtration of live and inactivated Bacterial Antigen. An Operator will proceed independently in product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Computer aptitude that allows the person to adapt to future platforms and software.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination and Sterilization and BPE methods.
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices, basic laboratory practices, biology and microbiology.
• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes

Responsibilities

• Execute aseptic operations within the Bacterin area, including fermentation vessel management (media additions, inoculation, and harvesting) and general steaming processes.
• Expertly operate automated and semi-automated equipment used in Antigen production to ensure efficient manufacturing cycles.
• Responsible for the setup and troubleshooting of production equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Bacterin equipment and tanks, including assembly, wrapping, sterilization, delivery, and inventory maintenance.
• Comprehend and strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Filling Manufacturing Directions (FMDs) to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED