Quality Technician - Animal Care 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: Quality Associate - Animal Care

To provide general poultry husbandry for the birds (chickens and turkeys) in the stock at the Winslow site. This position will actively support/lead activities related with the vaccine testing, maintenance of the testing facilities, and the proper care and welfare of the birds at the testing facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead/assist routine procedures that are involved in the testing of the vaccines and provide appropriate care and husbandry of the animals.




• Maintain the animal facilities clean and in regulatory inspection condition at all times. Requires floor, walls, animal enclosures scrubbing, and other minor maintenance, and proper cleaning and disinfection procedures.




• Provide appropriate care for the animals retained at the facilities and maintaining/monitoring the proper environmental conditions (temperature, feed, water, etc.).




• Maintain accurate records in accordance with USDA regulations and assists with updating related databases.




• Assists with the drafting and reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Engage in the review/implementation of animal welfare standards for the testing facilities at Winslow.




• Assist the site veterinarian in auditing testing buildings and procedures to verify their accuracy and bring up situations that might affect the wellbeing of the birds.   

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High-school diploma or equivalent




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

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

• Previous poultry animal care experience helpful.   




• Excellent communication skills




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




• Flexibility in adapting methods and skills.




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

Additional Information:

• Weekend work is required based on a rotation




• Showering throughout the animal facilities is required

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