Quality Assurance Associate – On the Floor
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! Your Role: Quality Assurance Associate – On the Floor As a Quality Assurance (On The Floor) Associate, you will be part of the manufacturing quality team supporting real-time GMP compliance and operational excellence. In this role, you will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor providing immediate quality oversight, identifying risks, and coaching teams to drive Right First Time (RFT) performance and inspection readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
- Relevant experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments (level based on experience and technical depth)
- Strong observational and risk identification capability; effective communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with systems such as Veeva, SAP, and Microsoft Office
- Prior experience in USDA/FDA regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of aseptic processing and cleanroom behaviors
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience supporting real-time manufacturing floor quality activities
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time GMP guidance and oversight to manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs and compliance standards
- Perform in-process batch record and cleaning log reviews to support continuous, compliant production
- Conduct aseptic behavior observations and GMP walkthroughs to identify and mitigate quality risks
- Support deviation identification, documentation, and immediate containment actions
- Coach and partner with operations to drive a culture of quality, RFT manufacturing, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
