At Elanco (

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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:

Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level) As a Process Engineer at Clinton Labs, Elanco's largest U.S. manufacturing site, you'll join a team focused on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of animal health products. In this entry-level role, you'll develop deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, contribute to regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process and equipment issues to maintain production performance and reliability
• Analyze operational and process data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making
• Support regulatory compliance by documenting process changes, investigating deviations, and applying safety and environmental standards (e.g., PSM)
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and process optimizations
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to reduce variability in manufacturing by evaluating process, equipment, and procedural factors What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education:

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with an expected graduation by June 2027.

Required Experience:

None required — entry-level position

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using tools like Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or lab setting
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or data analysis tools (e.g., PI system)
• Understanding of root cause analysis or troubleshooting methods
• General awareness of manufacturing or process equipment such as fermentors, dryers, or packaging systems A.

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