Production Technician- NAV

at  Elanco

MAKING ANIMALS’ LIVES BETTER MAKES LIFE BETTER – JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Job Description
Your Role: Production Technician NAV
This position produces veterinary biological vaccines according to a defined production schedule, following cGMP guidelines and specific outlines of production to meet market demands for aquaculture products.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in purification of biologics using large scale TFF and chromatography.

• Experience with Outlines of Production, cGMP guidelines, and HSE regulations.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• A 2-year biotechnology diploma, a bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in a life science (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology) is preferred.
• 1+ years of pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing experience in GMP environment is preferred.
• Experience performing investigations and writing deviations.
• Intermediate computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Thorough technical understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both communications and written.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform biologics recovery and purifications using process scale TFF unit, columns, and chromatography system.
• Operate and maintain production instruments and equipment, such as pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometer, TFF equipment, peristaltic pumps, rotary pumps, and chromatography systems.
• Perform column packing using packing skids, integrity testing on various types of filters and process analysis using spectrophotometer.
• Write and review batch records, SOPs, qualification documents for the downstream operations.
• Purchase raw material/ production items and make required updates in SAP.

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:

• Weeklong shutdown
• Pension Plan and Retirement Savings Plan Options
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible comprehensive health & dental with flex credits
• Wellness and Lifestyle Spending accounts
• 9 Employee Resource Group