Senior Analytical Chemist – Quality Control (Project Management)
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. We're driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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.
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Your Role: Senior Analytical Chemist – Quality Control
As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be part of the Clinton Quality Control team, supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant products by providing technical expertise in analytical testing, investigation resolution, and continuous process improvement. In this role, you will lead technical problem-solving, ensure data integrity, drive safety and compliance initiatives, and contribute to business planning and operational efficiency.
Your Responsibilities:
Ensure Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Serve as a safety role model by ensuring proper PPE usage, identifying potential hazards, and promoting a culture of safety through feedback and leadership.
Lead Analytical Investigations: Act as the primary investigator for lab deviations, working to identify root causes and implement corrective actions within required timelines, reducing the risk of reoccurrence.
Review and Approve Analytical Data: Oversee the review and approval of QC data in alignment with SOPs and regulatory standards, ensuring the SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality) of released products.
Drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence: Contribute to lab infrastructure enhancements, Lean initiatives, and inspection readiness by identifying gaps and implementing business process improvements.
Mentor and Support Laboratory Staff: Provide technical coaching and training on core analytical methods, specifications, and good documentation practices to laboratory technicians, fostering a strong quality mindset.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; emphasis in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline preferred
Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a cGMP-regulated lab environment, with direct experience in data review, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration
Top 2 Skills: Technical problem-solving and cross-functional communication/leadership
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Proficiency with laboratory and quality systems such as DARWIN, Empower, SmartLab, TrackWise CAPA, and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience with Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and support regulatory inspection readiness
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and a passion for quality
Additional Information:
Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site – Onsite Role
Required to work in a laboratory environment (wearing safety glasses and laboratory clothing required); some exposure to allergens possible in laboratory environment.
Respond to night/weekend phone calls as necessary.
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
Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
