elanco
Equipment Prep Technician (Weekend shift Friday-Monday 6AM- 4:30PM)
At a Glance
- Location
- Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
- Employment
- Full time
- Posted
- 2026-07-14
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Biotech
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related scientific field; OR associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Experience in biological, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments with exposure to cGMP operations and production equipment.
Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and biological production processes combined with strong attention to detail, documentation, and compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
Experience operating biological manufacturing equipment such as tanks, drums, autoclaves, valves, filters
Experience working with ERP or electronic inventory management systems.
Knowledge of biological organisms and vaccine manufacturing processes.
Compensation & Benefits
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
Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be part of the Manufacturing team responsible for producing high-quality animal health vaccines in a cGMP-regulated environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for operating production equipment, supporting aseptic manufacturing processes, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vaccine production while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead troubleshooting of complex process and equipment issues while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and safety
Support cGMP compliance by reviewing batch records, participating in deviation investigations, and implementing CAPAs
Monitor and analyze real-time process data to ensure operations remain within validated parameters and inform decision-making