Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist

Your Role: Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist As a Laboratory Operations and Equipment Specialist, you will provide laboratory documentation and record-management support to the Fort Dodge Research and Development (R&D) department and supporting functions. You will focus on maintaining accurate equipment records, coordinating controlled document updates in the Veeva Quality System, supporting computer system validation documentation, and assisting with R&D laboratory operations. This role supports documentation and information management; it does not own facilities maintenance, equipment calibration, capital projects, or infrastructure activities.

Your Responsibilities: Maintain laboratory equipment records and inventories by adding new equipment information, reconciling existing records, and documenting identified discrepancies. Perform physical inventory checks and update approved equipment management systems with accurate record information. Edit and coordinate laboratory equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Veeva Quality System to reflect Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, and other quality initiatives. Collaborate with document owners and laboratory teams to reconcile annotations, complete document updates, and support timely document effectiveness. Review equipment documentation for completeness against established requirements and support computer system validation records and other R&D laboratory documentation assignments. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of relevant document management experience. Experience using an electronic document management or quality management system to edit, coordinate, and maintain documents. Ability to write clear, easy-to-understand procedures, with strong organizational, planning, written communication, and verbal communication skills. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Experience using the Veeva Quality System. Experience supporting computer system validation documentation. Experience working with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, quality initiatives, or gap assessments. Experience maintaining documentation related to laboratory equipment, including maintenance, calibration, or verification records, without direct responsibility for performing or coordinating the technical work. Experience reconciling physical inventories and resolving equipment or documentation discrepancies.

Additional Information: Travel: 5%

Location: Fort Dodge, IA 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 Two weeklong shutdowns (m