As a Manufacturing Scientist at Elanco, you will be part of the Technical Services/Manufacturing Science team, focusing on process improvement and troubleshooting for vaccine manufacturing operations. Your role will involve driving root cause investigations and supporting technical transfers to ensure compliance and efficiency in manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance operational capabilities and maintain quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that improve animal health.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or troubleshooting within a scientific or regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Lead process troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical deviations to prevent recurrence.
• Drive process improvements through data analysis, process capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with QC, AS&T, R&D, and Operations to support assay troubleshooting and technical transfer activities.
• Develop and update SOPs, batch records, and ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Execute experiments, analyze trends, and support manufacturing processes to maintain a capable and controlled state.

• 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.