Quality Assurance Associate – On the Floor

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Your Role: Quality Assurance Associate – On the Floor

As a Quality Assurance (On The Floor) Associate, you will be part of the manufacturing quality team supporting real-time GMP compliance and operational excellence. In this role, you will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor providing immediate quality oversight, identifying risks, and coaching teams to drive Right First Time (RFT) performance and inspection readiness.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time GMP guidance and oversight to manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs and compliance standards
• Perform in-process batch record and cleaning log reviews to support continuous, compliant production
• Conduct aseptic behavior observations and GMP walkthroughs to identify and mitigate quality risks
• Support deviation identification, documentation, and immediate containment actions
• Coach and partner with operations to drive a culture of quality, RFT manufacturing, and continuous improvement
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
• Required Experience: Relevant experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments (level based on experience and technical depth)
• Top 2 skills (all in one bullet): Strong observational and risk identification capability; effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

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

• Experience with systems such as Veeva, SAP, and Microsoft Office
• Prior experience in USDA/FDA regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of aseptic processing and cleanroom behaviors
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience supporting real-time manufacturing floor quality activities
  
  

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal
• Location: US – Fort Dodge (On-site manufacturing environment; shift-based role including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts)
  
  

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!

Elanco 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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