Associate Scientist – Quality Control (Entry Level)

Company: Elanco

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

As an Associate Scientist, you will be part of the Tech Services Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) or Quality teams at Elanco, contributing to the production and release of commercialized animal health products. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting process development, analytical testing, and technical investigations in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process monitoring, technical troubleshooting, and quality control testing
• Perform analytical techniques such as HPLC, ICP, wet chemistry, and microbiological assays in a Quality Control Lab
• Assist in the preparation of technical documents such as protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and deviation investigations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and development teams

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Currently enrolled in or graduating with a BA, BS, or MS in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering)
• Required Experience: N/A (Entry-level role)
• Strong analytical and communication skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Previous internship or co-op experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Familiarity with analytical methods such as HPLC, ICP, AA, titration, or microbiological assays
• Experience writing technical reports or supporting regulatory documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Additional Information

• Travel: 0–10%
• Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site

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)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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.