Animal Health Clinical Research Associate (Biotech)

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: Animal Health Clinical Research Associate

Operationally manage the logistics of ongoing animal clinical trials performed at the Fort Dodge, IA site including, but not limited to: animal socialization, the collection of clinical samples and/or observations, clinical operations, and the execution of other study events.

Your Responsibilities:

• Animal Care and Procedures: Independently performs and completes animal procedures in compliance with regulations, working instructions, and SOPs, including administering test articles, collecting samples, and conducting health observations.

• Study Execution and Management: Leads and manages multiple assignments related to R&D animal product development, executes in-life study events, coordinates scheduling and resource management, and supports business-facing functions like study scheduling and sourcing.

• Protocol Development and Review: Reviews and provides recommendations for study protocols and SOPs, collaborating with stakeholders to identify potential impacts on study execution, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance.

• Data Management and Quality Assurance: Performs concurrent documentation of study activities, reviews raw data for accuracy, and ensures high-quality results.

• Collaboration and Communication: Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders (Study Directors, Laboratory Staff, Animal Care Staff) and communicates effectively within the team and across functions. Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Veterinarian Technician Certificate or Associate Degree in relevant field (examples: biology, animal science, etc.) with relevant animal experience.

• Required to achieve AALAS (American Association of Laboratory Animal Science) described LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) within one year of employment.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in relevant field (examples: biology, animal science, etc.)

• Experience with animal handling in a clinical environment

• Advanced ability to communicate verbally and in technical writing

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict management

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