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: The Quality Control Clinical team conducts animal potency and safety testing on avian species (chickens and turkeys) in compliance with 9 CFR and USDA regulatory guidelines. Initiates, executes and completes testing as per approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and communicates testing and/or compliance issues to the immediate supervisor. The position also conducts general poultry husbandry, maintaining the welfare of the birds at the testing facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts avian vaccine testing, including vaccinations, challenges, necropsy and blood collection.


• Provide appropriate care for the animals retained at the facilities, maintaining and monitoring the proper environmental conditions (temperature, feed, water, etc.) in compliance with Animal Welfare guidelines.


• Assist the Site Veterinarian in auditing testing buildings and procedures to verify their accuracy and communicate concerns that might affect the wellbeing of the birds.


• Maintain accurate records in accordance with USDA regulations.


• Creates and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and test documents.


• Assist with the trending and analysis of animal testing data, change controls and deviation investigations.


• Engage in the review and implementation of animal welfare standards for the testing facilities at Winslow.


• Assist with testing schedule to ensure on time testing of manufactured vaccines, communicating test status and concerns to the Testing Coordinator.


• Ensure animal facilities maintain a regulatory inspection condition at all times, which includes overseeing the environmental monitoring program, evaluating pen conditions, and working with Maintenance to maintain facilities.


• May assist Quality Control and/or TS/MS with the implementation of protocols or projects.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualification):

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology or animal science.


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  Required Experience: Experience in animal husbandry, animal vaccination and bleeding.

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

• Veterinary Technician degree (CVT or LVT).


• ALAT, LAT or LATG certification.


• Knowledge of IACUC guidelines.


• Previous poultry animal care experience helpful.   


• Flexibility in adapting methods and skills.
  

Additional Information:

• Location: Winslow, ME (Onsite).


• Weekend and evening work is required.


• Showering throughout the animal facilities is required.


• Ability to pass FBI background check required.


• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weather.


• Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.

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 (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 




• 8-week parental leave 




• 9 Employee Resource Groups 




• Annual bonus offering 




• Flexible work arrangements 




• Up to 6% 401K matching 

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