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Your Role: Manufacturing Operator

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for manufacturing and compounding sterile vaccines for farm and companion animals.  An Operator will proceed independently in product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques.

Shift: Night Shift Hours

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for manufacturing and compounding sterile solutions and other parenteral classed products, including obtaining, weighing, measuring, and adding all raw materials as per production procedures.
• Required to set-up, operate, and dismantle for cleaning all equipment involved in the production process, as well as perform inspections and assessments of equipment and material condition prior to use.
• Accountable for assembling antigens into final product formulations and preparation of adjuvants or other intermediates, with a focus on maintaining product sterility.
• Must accurately verify and document the identity of all components used in formulation, and adhere strictly to cGMP documentation practices.
• Be able to comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures/Filling Manufacturing Directions.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Computer aptitude that allows the person to adapt to future platforms and software.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination and Sterilization and BPE methods.
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices, basic laboratory practices, biology and microbiology.
• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes

Additional Information:  

• Our manufacturing facility operates on a 24/7 basis, and we have opportunities available on various shifts 
• Overtime may be required depending on production demands.
• This role might require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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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