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Description:
The main purpose of this role is to provide operational and technical support within the Fermentation Plant, with a focus on maintaining process sterility. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, hands-on fermentation and mechanical knowledge, along with experience in cGMP-regulated production environments.
This position plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant and sterile operation of fermentation equipment and systems through proactive troubleshooting, technical coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Functions, Duties, Tasks:
1. Support sterility-critical operations, including system checks, inspections, and leak testing.
2. Provide day-to-day operational technical support for fermentation equipment and processes.
3. Execute and support routine maintenance programs (e.g., filter integrity testing, sterilization checks).
4. Conduct equipment inspections and diagnostics during unplanned downtimes and recommend corrective actions.
5. Participate in non-routine equipment assessments, including vessel inspections and performance testing.
6. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve complex process and equipment issues.
7. Use plant systems (e.g., DeltaV, PI) to monitor and analyze process data to support root cause analysis.
8. Complete documentation to cGMP standards with accuracy and attention to detail.
9. Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training to operations technicians.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives within fermentation and sterility-related operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Strong working knowledge of fermentation processes and equipment.
2. Experience performing mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated production environment.
4. Familiarity with troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
1. Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
2. Proactive, adaptable, and responsive in a fast-paced production environment.
3. Comfortable using systems like DeltaV, PI, or equivalent control/data systems.
4. Effective coaching and communication skills to guide and support team members.
5. Experience delivering or developing technical training materials.
6. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
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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