Media Prep Technician - 3rd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am)

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

7d • 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 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! Your Role: Media Prep Technician In this position, you will be trained in the set-up, operations, and troubleshooting of the equipment in the production areas. You will be responsible for documentation of work and specific computer functions, integrating company initiatives such as LEAN into work practices, and safely producing vaccines which meet all product specifications in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice standards. 3rd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED + 4 years’ experience OR Associate’s Degree + 2 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or other related field
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems.
• Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of biological organisms or equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e.: fermentation, centrifuge, concentration units)
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing function, acquaintance with and general understanding of aspects of the production process and ability to apply this knowledge to situations ordinarily encountered.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with aseptic processes, weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with batch production records (BPR) and in compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards, all current safety standards and site procedures.
• Understand, perform and teach others basic operation of production equipment and ensures all equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use.
• Look up and perform transactions within the electronic inventory management system.
• Oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring and personnel and perform in-process batch quality checks per the written procedures.
• Know and follow safety rules, wear appropriate safety equipment and maintain proper safety practices at all times.
• Basic computer skills to create and update standard operating procedures and write deviation reports, and to complete all training as assigned to include general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operation, computer operation, safety, GMP and other as needed.
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., USDA, OSHA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures.
• When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.

What This Job Offers

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