Operator - Fill/Finish (Weekend Nights)

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Job Title: Operator - Fill/Finish (Weekend Nights)
Location: Fort Dodge, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Elanco
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full 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. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Fill/Finish Operator

As a Fill/Finish Operator, you will be responsible for filling serials of antigen and you will gain knowledge of Drug and Chemical names, and be able to distinguish between similar names, physical appearance and precautions in handling. An Operator will proceed independently in product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques.

Shift: Friday-Sunday and every other Thursday, 6pm-6:30am (Come in Wednesday or Thursday night)

Your Responsibilities:

Responsible for manufacturing and compounding sterile solutions and other parenteral classed products, including obtaining, weighing, measuring, and adding all raw materials as per production procedures.
Required to set-up, operate, and dismantle for cleaning all equipment involved in the production process, as well as perform inspections and assessments of equipment and material condition prior to use.
Accountable for assembling antigens into final product formulations and preparation of adjuvants or other intermediates, with a focus on maintaining product sterility.
Must accurately verify and document the identity of all components used in formulation, and adhere strictly to cGMP documentation practices.
Be able to comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures/Filling Manufacturing Directions.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

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.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

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

Additional Information:

Overtime may be required depending on production demands.
This role might require lifting up to 50 lbs.

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: 04/25/25