Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern (Summer 2026): Fort Dodge, Iowa (Manufacturing)
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. 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/Technical Services 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:
Location: Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant - Fort Dodge, IA
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 18th – August 7th (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.
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
