Fermentation Operator

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: Fermentation Operator

As a Fermentation Operator, you will be part of the manufacturing team responsible for producing animal health products through large-scale fermentation processes.

In this role, you’ll operate and maintain processing equipment, ensure compliance with safety and cGMP standards, and support quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across operations.

Your Responsibilities:


* Operate and monitor large-scale fermentation equipment, including tank turnaround, integrity testing, filter rebuilds, and post-harvest preparation for the next batch


* Troubleshoot process issues, analyze data to identify root causes, and support equipment preventive maintenance activities


* Complete and verify all production documentation in compliance with cGMP, ISO 9000, SOPs, and batch record requirements


* Follow all safety procedures, properly use required PPE, and actively support a safe work environment and safety improvements


* Communicate process issues and improvement opportunities while supporting quality initiatives, cleaning, and general housekeeping

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: High School Diploma / GED with equivalent experience or a 2-year technical degree


* Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a regulated or production environment


* Top 2 skills: Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting/problem-solving ability

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


* Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment


* Direct experience with fermentation or bioprocess operations


* Experience with equipment cleaning, sterilization, and tank turnaround activities


* Knowledge of process monitoring tools (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen)


* Experience performing equipment preventive maintenance (PMs)

Additional Information:


* Location: Clinton Manufacturing Site – Clinton, IN – Onsite Work Environment


* Shift: Position will be a 12-hour rotating and swing shift; days off rotate every six week and nights/days rotate every t...