Quality Control Associate Job Grand Rapids area,Michigan USA,Quality Assurance

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: QC Chemist

As a QC Chemist, you will provide critical technical support for the Clinton Quality Control team to ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and company requirements. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and technical services to solve problems, improve laboratory methods, and mentor technicians to drive business process improvements.

Your Responsibilities:

Safeguard the safety and quality (SISPQ) of products by ensuring compliance with all procedures, regulatory commitments, and PPE requirements.
Serve as the primary investigator for laboratory deviations, performing root cause analysis to minimize recurrence and ensuring timely closure of investigations within 30 days.
Maintain analytical methods in a state of validation and control, writing and approving protocols for investigational and validation purposes.
Collaborate on special projects to enhance safety and productivity through Lean initiatives and participate in inspection readiness activities.
Provide technical coaching and training to laboratory technicians to ensure the successful execution of laboratory methodology.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
Experience:

Knowledgeable of cGMP requirements and laboratory operations.
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Skills:

Proficiency in laboratory and business systems (SAP, Empower, One Lab, and Microsoft Office) and a strong quality mindset with attention to detail.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Emphasis in Analytical Chemistry.
Experience with Veeva document management systems.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience in root cause investigation and technical protocol development.

Additional Information:

Location:

Clinton, IN - On-site

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown under recognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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Benefits and Perks:

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:

Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching

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