Manufacturing Sciences/Quality Control Intern (Summer 2025): Clinton, Indiana
Company Overview:
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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: Manufacturing Sciences/Quality Control intern
As a Scientist Intern, you will be part of Animal Health Manufacturing (AHM) Lab team to deliver a practical solution to reducing analytical variability, a manufacturing technical project, or implementation of new lab methods. Interns will have exposure to many career path and diverse subject matter experts as many projects have site-wide impact.
Your Responsibilities:
- Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality Unit
- Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or Quality Control lab improvements
- Learn about quality control, fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or companion animal packaging
- Study design improvement processes
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Currently enrolled in a Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or related engineering fields
- Experience with Microsoft Suites
- Demonstrate laboratory/manufacturing experience
- A willingness to learn
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Have an interest in animal health manufacturing, problem solving, scientific method, or cross-functional skill development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Thrive in cross-functional team settings
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision
Additional Information:
- Travel: 0%
- Location: Elanco Clinton Laboratories – Clinton, IN
Our Internship Program
Our internship program is designed to provide students with experiences! Internships are project based and comprised of business-critical needs. All interns have the opportunity to significantly impact Elanco’s success over the summer and kickstart a career that counts.
- Internship Dates: May 19th – August 8th (12 Weeks)
- Competitive salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
- Networking events
- Assigned mentors
- Professional development opportunities
- Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week or a $4000 housing stipend (ONLY for Sales and Kansas City/Elwood interns)
- Full time roles or additional internships for interns with outstanding performance
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 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.