Senior Clinical Quality Control Specialist at Elanco in Winslow, Maine

Job Description:

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: Senior Quality Control Clinical Specialist

The Quality Control Clinical (QCC) team conducts animal potency and safety testing on avian species (chickens and turkeys) in compliance with 9 CFR and USDA regulatory guidelines. The Senior Quality Control Clinical Specialist assists with scheduling all required potency and safety testing that must be conducted for serial release, works closely with the Site Veterinarian to maintain animal conditions that comply with animal welfare standards and conducts general poultry husbandry and animal testing.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in testing manufactured vaccines and provide care and husbandry for animals, ensuring proper environmental conditions and compliance with USDA regulations.




• Utilize SAP to determine vaccine testing needs and record/review results, as well as assist with data analysis, change controls, and deviation investigations.




• Collaborate with coworkers to schedule and ensure timely testing and release of vaccines; communicate test statuses to the QCC Leader following regulated testing requirements.




• Draft and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain Animal Welfare documentation; ensure facilities meet regulatory inspection standards.




• Support technical staff with procedure development and training; develop improvement programs and maintain a safe working environment.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a minimum of a high-school diploma or equivalent.




• A minimum of one year of experience working in a regulated industry (FDA/USDA)




• Must be task flexible, capable of multitasking and willing to accept new assignments, projects, and challenges.

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

• A minimum of one year of experience in animal husbandry preferred




• Excellent communication skills




• Proficiency with business applications such as: Word, MS Office, Excel, and SAP




• Motivation to work independently, as well as in a cooperative manner, with the supervisor.

Additional Information:

• Weekend work is required on a rotating basis




• Showering throughout the animal facilities is required




• Must have the ability to pass FBI Select Agent background check




• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weather




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

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: 

• 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 




• 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