Scientist - Quality Control Clinical 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 Control Clinical Scientist

The Quality Control Clinical (QCC) Scientist provides technical support to clinical operations, manages and executes QCC projects, and actively works to improve existing assays. This role also involves routine animal potency and safety testing on avian species, following 9 CFR and USDA guidelines, and conducting general poultry husbandry. The QCC Scientist executes testing per approved SOPs and communicates any testing or compliance issues to their supervisor, while maintaining the welfare of the birds at the testing facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance and quality control by developing and maintaining compliant procedures, identifying and mitigating risks, and thoroughly investigating assay issues/atypical results to determine root cause and implement corrective actions, culminating in comprehensive event summary reports.




• Actively builds a culture of continuous improvement within the Quality Control Center (QCC), leading and implementing transformative projects while adhering to site quality systems and collaborating with external resources as needed. This includes assisting with data analysis, change controls, investigations, and implementation of animal welfare standards.




• Ensures animal facilities are consistently maintained in regulatory inspection condition through environmental monitoring, pen condition evaluation, proactive collaboration with maintenance, and supporting the Site Veterinarian in facility audits. This includes assisting with the trending and analysis of animal testing data, change controls, lab investigations, and deviation investigations.




• Designs, executes, and oversees experiments encompassing laboratory investigations, analytical method development, validation, and transfer, while collaborating with cross-functional scientific teams (process development, formulation, clinical operations, quality, manufacturing). This includes avian vaccine testing and creating/revising documentation such as SOPs, protocols, reports, and test documents.




•  Manages avian vaccine testing activities including vaccinations, challenges, necropsy, and blood collection, providing appropriate animal care and maintaining compliant environmental conditions per Animal Welfare guidelines. This includes communicating test status and any concerns to the Testing Coordinator to facilitate on-time testing.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or animal science with experience in animal husbandry, animal vaccination and bleeding.




• 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):

• Veterinary Technician degree (CVT or LVT) preferred.




• ALAT, LAT or LATG certification.




• Knowledge of IACUC guidelines.




• Previous poultry animal care experience helpful.




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

Additional Information:

• Weekend and Holiday work is required on rotating basis.




• Showering throughout the animal facilities is required.




• Ability to pass FBI background check required.




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

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