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.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Quality Assurance Intern
As a Quality Intern, you will be part of the Fort Dodge Quality Assurance team to support activities related to the oversight of manufacturing and distribution of commercial products. There will be several opportunities to gain experience in different areas within Quality, such as Quality Management System, Pharmaceutical Products, and Audits.
Your Responsibilities:
Defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving identified processes within the quality organization.
Understand the Manufacturing processes and how Quality supports the process and business.
Work within cross-functional teams to support inspection readiness activities, investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
Get real-world experience in the regulated environment.
Assist with the production and analytical processes the ensure they are carried out with appropriate Sterility Assurance standards.
Study design improvement process.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a concentration in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field) or Engineering.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills
A willingness to learn.
Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Have an interest in animal health manufacturing, problem solving, scientific method, or cross-functional skill development.
Thrive in cross-functional team settings.
Additional Information:
Travel: 0%
Location: Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant - Fort Dodge, Iowa
Our Internship Program
Our internship program is designed to provide students with experiences! Internships are project based and comprised of business-critical needs. All interns have the opportunity to significantly impact Elanco’s success over the summer and kickstart a career that counts.
Internship Dates: May 18th – August 7th (12 Weeks)
Competitive salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
Networking events
Assigned mentors
Professional development opportunities
Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week
Full time roles or additional internships for interns with outstanding performance
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 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.
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
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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives.
Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society.
Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
