Bacterin Operator (Mon-Fri 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)
Elanco
August 11, 2026
On-site
Fort Dodge, IA
Operations
Your Role: Bacterin Operator
Responsibilities:
- Execute aseptic operations within the Bacterin area, including fermentation vessel management (media additions, inoculation, harvesting) and general steaming processes.
- Operate automated and semi-automated equipment used in Antigen production to ensure efficient manufacturing cycles.
- Set up and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain readiness and minimize downtime.
- Manage the full lifecycle of Bacterin equipment and tanks, including assembly, wrapping, sterilization, delivery, and inventory maintenance.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Filling Manufacturing Directions (FMDs) to ensure quality and safety.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
- Computer aptitude to adapt to future platforms and software.
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.
- May require lifting up to 60 lbs and holding above waist level while maintaining sterility.
Responsibilities:
- Execute aseptic operations within the Bacterin area, including fermentation vessel management (media additions, inoculation, harvesting) and general steaming processes.
- Operate automated and semi-automated equipment used in Antigen production to ensure efficient manufacturing cycles.
- Set up and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain readiness and minimize downtime.
- Manage the full lifecycle of Bacterin equipment and tanks, including assembly, wrapping, sterilization, delivery, and inventory maintenance.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Filling Manufacturing Directions (FMDs) to ensure quality and safety.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
- Computer aptitude to adapt to future platforms and software.
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.
- May require lifting up to 60 lbs and holding above waist level while maintaining sterility.