Secondary Loop Process Engineer

Secondary Loop Process Engineer at Elanco Secondary Loop Process Engineer at Elanco in Winslow, Maine Posted in 6 days ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

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:

Secondary Loop Process Engineer As a Secondary Loop Process Engineer, you will provide technical support for vaccine manufacturing processes, focusing on process optimization, variability reduction, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will leverage data analysis and engineering principles to drive continuous improvement while partnering cross-functionally to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive process improvements through data analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and manage site KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance
• Support capital projects, process troubleshooting, and GMP remediation efforts
• Partner with primary loop engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex process issues
• Develop and maintain SOPs, provide training, and support operational excellence initiatives What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)

Experience:

Experience applying engineering principles in a manufacturing or regulated environment with knowledge of cGMP requirements

• Top 2 skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability + ability to communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Experience with automation and instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
• Experience in regulated industries (biotech, pharma, or animal health)
• Project management experience and ability to lead initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Additional Information:

• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday; off-hours support (evenings/weekends) may be required
• Supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noise
• Completion of post-offer exam, work simulation, or administrative skills testing may be required 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 may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.

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