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Manufacturing Scientist Intern (Summer 2026): Fort Dodge, Iowa

Elanco
Fort Dodge, IA Internship 12/10/2025
Undergraduate Internship

Job Description

Elanco is seeking a Manufacturing Scientist Intern to join their Animal Health Manufacturing Lab team. The intern will work on projects aimed at reducing analytical variability and implementing new lab methods, gaining exposure to various career paths and subject matter experts in the process.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or related engineering fields
  • Experience with Microsoft Suites
  • Demonstrate laboratory/manufacturing experience
  • A willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality Unit
  • Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control lab improvements
  • Learn about quality control, fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or companion animal packaging
  • Study design improvement processes

Benefits

  • Employees at Elanco are often offered competitive compensation with annual bonus and equity eligibility, retirement plans (including a U.S. 401(k)), and comprehensive health coverage—medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability—and even pet insurance. Time-off and flexibility typically include generous PTO, U.S. mid-year and year-end paid shutdown weeks, parental leave, and flexible/remote work options. Employees also benefit from strong development programs (onboarding, course libraries, mentorship, nine ERGs, and tiered leadership programs) that support both professional growth and community involvement.