Manufacturing Scientist Co-Op (Spring 2026 Semester)

Role Summary

Manufacturing Scientist Co-Op (Spring 2026 Semester). You will be part of Elanco’s Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) team at the Global External Manufacturing hub in Indianapolis, IN. This co-op provides a hands-on opportunity to apply scientific and engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across Elanco’s external manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Support the advancement and innovation of Elanco’s external manufacturing partners through data analysis, process support, and technical collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, documentation updates, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with maintaining manufacturing facilities and processes in a state of compliance with U.S. and global regulatory standards.
• Participate in change control, deviation, and report management activities to ensure alignment with quality and technical requirements.
• Support project management efforts for contract manufacturers, including data collection, report preparation, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Required: Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry (with a Biology focus), Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• Required: Experience: No prior experience required — this is an entry-level co-op opportunity.
• Required: Top Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong problem-solving abilities, technical writing skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Interest in process improvement, data analytics, or materials science.
• Preferred: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Preferred: Excellent organization and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Preferred: Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Education

• Required: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry (with a Biology focus), Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.