Quality Assurance Intern – Elwood, KS (Summer 2027)

About this role

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:   Quality Assurance   Intern   –   E lwood ,   K S   (Summer 2027)  

As a Summer 2027   Quality Assurance   Intern with Elanco Animal Health,   you will be part of the   Quality Assurance   team at our   Elwood, Kansas ’   Mono clon al   A nti bo dy   manufacturing   s ite ,   supporting activities related to the oversight of manufacturing and distribution of commercial products. There will be several opportunities to gain experience in different areas within Quality, such as Quality Management System, Pharmaceutical Products, and Audits.  

Your Responsibilities:   

• Defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving identified processes within the quality organization.  

• Understand the Manufacturing processes and how Quality supports the   operations,   production   processes,   and business.  

• Work within cross-functional teams to support inspection - readiness activities, investigations, and continuous improvement projects.  

• Get real-world experience in the regulated environment.  

• Assist   with the production and analytical processes   to ensure   they are carried out with   appropriate   Quality   standards.  

• Study design improvement process.  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  

• Education :   Currently enrolled in an   academic   program with a concentration in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field) or Engineering.  

• Top   S kills :   Strong   communication , interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, along with a willingness to learn and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):  

• Have   an interest in   life sciences , problem solving, scientific   methods , or cross-functional skill development.  

• Have a knack for   standards and regulations.  

• Thrive in cross-functional team settings.  

Additional Information:   

• Travel:   10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing  

• Location:   Elanco Elwood manufacturing site, Kansas  

Elanco’s   Internship Program    

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the   summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that   making life better for animals makes life better.  

• Internship Dates:   May 1 7 th – August   6 th , 2027    

• Competitive   S alary:   $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)   

• Professional Development:   Networking events , assigned mentors, and   learning resources are provided.   

• Housing:   Financial support and help securing housing is available  

• Future opportunities:   High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or   additional   internships, based on business needs.  

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. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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