Quality Assurance Associate – Manufacturing Floor… at Elanco · Elwood

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Your Role: Quality Assurance Associate – Manufacturing Floor

This position coordinates and conducts activities of the Quality Assurance Department regarding manufacturing floor support and has specific responsibilities for other quality and compliance related activities as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager. This position plays a key role in day-to-day operations and works very closely with the Manufacturing and Process Teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Actively interact with Manufacturing and champion compliance through leadership and example in daily processes. Provide quality floor support, including observing daily active processes for: statuses, issues, concerns, and issuance of cell banks. Act as first responder for manufacturing activities and represent QA on cross-functional process teams.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical issues using problem-solving skills. Participate in investigation teams, determine next steps and assist in the proper close out and follow up actions. Make decisions independently and notify management of actions taken.
• Perform QA review/approval of controlled documents including, but not limited to, solution records, batch records, logbooks, autoclave cycles with a high attention to detail, using extensive working knowledge of quality concepts and internal procedures and controls.
• Review change management documentation, deviations, investigations and CAPA records for completion. Write new documents and revise existing QA documents as needed.
• Participate and manage QA projects as needed with minimal supervision. Receive overall project direction from management but complete most work independently. Assist other Quality Assurance Associate(s) and Quality Assurance Manager(s) as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• BA/BS (or Master's) in any Life Science discipline preferred, and/or 3 years’ experience in regulated industry (USDA, FDA, ISO etc).
• Must have direct experience with Quality Assurance within regulated industry (USDA, FDA, ISO, etc.)
• Understands and applies comprehensive knowledge of quality and GMP principles and maintains current understanding of global GMP drug manufacturing regulations.
• Must be able to work in controlled / clean room environments requiring gowning qualifications.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Familiarity with basic statistics, review/approval of documentation; risk tools, technical writing, and writing/reviewing/approving investigations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated experience making sound independent decisions.

Additional Information

• Location: Elwood, KS Manufacturing Site
• Must be able to work in controlled / clean room environments requiring gowning qualifications.
• Day Shift Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Rotating weekend schedule required (every 3rd weekend) 24/7 hr. site

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
• 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

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