Quality Assurance Associate, On the Floor (2nd shift 4PM-2:30AM)
Elanco
August 25, 2026
On-site
Fort Dodge, IA
Operations
Quality Assurance Associate, On the Floor (OTF)
Shift: 2nd shift 4PM–2:30AM
Responsibilities:
- Support Process Teams by tracking/reporting and defining continuous improvement goals.
- Review on-the-floor batch records; determine root cause for deviations; write investigation reports.
- Coach/train personnel on GMP/GDP.
- Audit production processes for compliance with global and local procedures.
- Review/approve product batch records and technical documentation for validation, deviations, and change control (e.g., media fills).
- Track/report and define continuous improvement goals; determine root cause for deviations/CAPA reports and communicate back to the Process Team.
- Create new or revise existing procedures as changes occur.
- Develop training plans and train/qualify others (including training outside area of responsibility).
- Provide input/approval based on understanding of regulations for various countries.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in a science-related field with relevant industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry).
- Previous experience with USDA/FDA regulatory requirements in a biological production environment.
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft suite, SAP, Veeva, Learning One Source, and other relevant electronic applications.
Preferences:
- Ability to make product acceptability decisions with minimal supervision based on documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong professionalism with internal and external customers.
- Ability to formulate ideas to improve site performance/efficiency and implement collaboratively.
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
- Multiple relocation packages (eligible positions)
- Two weeklong shutdowns in the US (mid-summer and year-end) in addition to PTO
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Shift: 2nd shift 4PM–2:30AM
Responsibilities:
- Support Process Teams by tracking/reporting and defining continuous improvement goals.
- Review on-the-floor batch records; determine root cause for deviations; write investigation reports.
- Coach/train personnel on GMP/GDP.
- Audit production processes for compliance with global and local procedures.
- Review/approve product batch records and technical documentation for validation, deviations, and change control (e.g., media fills).
- Track/report and define continuous improvement goals; determine root cause for deviations/CAPA reports and communicate back to the Process Team.
- Create new or revise existing procedures as changes occur.
- Develop training plans and train/qualify others (including training outside area of responsibility).
- Provide input/approval based on understanding of regulations for various countries.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in a science-related field with relevant industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry).
- Previous experience with USDA/FDA regulatory requirements in a biological production environment.
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft suite, SAP, Veeva, Learning One Source, and other relevant electronic applications.
Preferences:
- Ability to make product acceptability decisions with minimal supervision based on documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong professionalism with internal and external customers.
- Ability to formulate ideas to improve site performance/efficiency and implement collaboratively.
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
- Multiple relocation packages (eligible positions)
- Two weeklong shutdowns in the US (mid-summer and year-end) in addition to PTO
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Up to 6% 401K matching