Job Description
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: QC (Sr.) Technician (Micro)
As a QC (Sr.) Technician (Micro), you will be part of the Quality team to deliver microbiological analytical testing and in-process controls at our Wusi site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing microbial limit testing, environmental monitoring, and ensuring laboratory operations remain compliant with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Your Responsibilities:
Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, packaging, and finished products, alongside environmental monitoring and purified water analysis.
Maintain laboratory operations including culture/media management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety and sanitization protocols.
Ensure accurate and standardized documentation of all test data and operational processes in alignment with site SOPs.
Support quality investigations such as Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control processes.
Contribute to cleaning validation studies and assist in the periodic update of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: College degree in Microbiology, Pharmacy, or a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience: Professional experience working in a microbiology laboratory environment.
Foundational knowledge of cGMP standards and laboratory safety protocols.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Microbiology or a related field.
2+ years of experience within a microbiology laboratory, preferably in a regulated manufacturing setting.
Proficiency in English (reading and writing) for interpreting technical documents and drafting reports.
Strong technical skills in MS Office (Excel and Word) and cross-functional communication.
Experience participating in OOS investigations, CAPA, and change control.
Additional Information:
Location: Wusi, China - On-site
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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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