Education : EQUIVALENTEXPERIENCE
As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better.
Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.
The primary purpose of this position is to formulate and prepare prototypes in support of Manufacturing.
CRITICAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical Knowledge-Basic understanding of scientific principles and basic lab techniques.
Process Knowledge-Basic understanding of processes within immediate area.
Problem Solving-Problem solving within the scope of responsibilities with some guidance from Supervisor.
Written Communication –Documents lab results / data in a lab notebook following applicable regulations.
Oral Communication Skills-Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise and appropriate manner.
Decision Making-Makes routine decisions with limited guidance from supervisor.
Regulatory Compliance-Performs and documents work following established methods, SOP's, GLP/GCP and/or cGMP.
Innovation-Encouraged to suggest/propose answers and solutions to problems.
Collaboration-Effectively interacts with co-workers and others as needed.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Direct the prototyping and blending of serials and finished veterinary biologicals
Perform Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assays (ELISA) or similar laboratory testing
as needed
Analyze ELISA test results for blend formulations
Regulate and control antigen input to ensure consistency of product and to reduce safety concerns
Monitor inventory consumption and predict future need for antigen production
Calculate and review formulation of prototype vaccines to accurately produce serial blends at required potency levels
Ordering kits and supplies used in the lab and formulation of prototypes
Contact QC Media Kitchen for the preparation of required reagents
Contact Production Biological Blending Dept for media components
Contact support staff for all ordering requests
Contact Senior Quality Scientist, Supervisor, Manager and/or Director for laboratory questions and relaying problems that arise so they can be addressed
Contact Manufacturing for bacterial or viral samples
Maintain and control local QC inventory of Manufacturing materials
Minimum Requirements
Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Ability to comply with standard methods, special outlines and production outlines
Basic computer skills in Excel, Word, and SAP
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.
g.
, H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
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