Technician-Bioreactor​/Downstream

Operations Specialist– Biological Manufacturing

As an Operations Specialist– Biological Manufacturing, you will support vaccine production operations by performing aseptic manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

• Perform aseptic manufacturing activities including weighing, measuring, sampling, calculations, and batch record execution in compliance with cGMP standards
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and support production equipment and electronic inventory management systems
• Perform in-process quality checks, environmental monitoring, and cleaning activities according to written procedures
• Support deviation reporting, SOP updates, training completion, and documentation activities using electronic systems
• Participate in LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing operations and workflow efficiency

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field OR Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing, biological production, pharmaceutical, or regulated production environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset combined with ability to operate manufacturing equipment and follow batch production documentation

• Experience working in cGMP or aseptic manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of biological production equipment such as fermentation, centrifuges, or concentration units
• Experience with ERP systems and electronic inventory management systems
• Experience writing SOPs, deviations, or supporting quality documentation
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement practices

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.