Capstone IT Rotational Academic Worker (Indiana University ONLY)

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Job Title: Capstone IT Rotational Academic Worker (Indiana University ONLY)
Location: Indianapolis, IN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Elanco
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Part Time

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. 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: Capstone IT Rotational Academic Worker (Indiana University Only)

In this role your starting responsibility will be to support a specific Application or Product as part of a centralized IT team. Once that has been established, you will be assigned side projects supporting other IT departments including product management or engineering. Our Capstone program is designed to provide students with relevant diverse career experiences.

Your Responsibilities:

Application or Product Maintenance
Discovery and Testing
Process Documentation
Enhancement Projects
Vendor/stakeholder Management
Organizational Change Management Communications
Potentially Incorporate Generative AI

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Currently enrolled in an tech degree program that requires a Capstone project e.g.: Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics or related majors
Individuals with strong communication and relationship building skills
Have an interest in animal health
Individuals with integrity, excellence, and respect for people
Individuals who want to make a difference in someone else's life
Individuals who are willing to tackle complex problems using technology to improve business outcomes

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including speaking and presentation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong sense of initiative and learning agility
Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision
Proven to be self-motivated, with a demonstrated high level of responsibility and professionalism
Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity
Interest in application development and support at a large corporation

Additional Information:

Internship Dates: (Flexile) May or August 2026 - May 2027
- Full-time employment over the Summer (In Person)
- Part-time employment during the semester (Flex/Remote Opportunity)
Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
All students will be subject to Performance Reviews including feedback sessions

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
Employee Resource Groups
Flexible work arrangements
Assigned mentors
Professional development opportunities
Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week during the summer
Meet consistently with an IU advisor/faculty

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

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Job Post Date: 09/23/25