Quality Control Clinical Scientist

At Elanco (

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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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. 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 Associate (Avian/Poultry Testing) As a Quality Control Clinical Associate, you will be part of the Quality Control team supporting animal potency and safety testing for avian vaccines. In this role, you will execute regulated testing procedures, ensure animal welfare, and support compliance with USDA and 9 CFR guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation and facility readiness.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct avian vaccine testing, including vaccinations, blood collection, necropsy, and challenge studies
• Provide daily animal care, monitoring environmental conditions and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with USDA and regulatory requirements
• Support investigations, trending, and analysis of testing data, including deviations and change controls
• Assist with SOP creation, facility inspections, and training to ensure compliance and operational readiness What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education:

High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

Experience in animal care, laboratory, or regulated environment preferred

• Top 2 skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment + ability to work both independently and as part of a team What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Veterinary Technologist degree or equivalent training
• ALAT, LAT, or LATG certification
• Knowledge of IACUC guidelines and animal welfare standards
• Experience with poultry or avian species care
• Experience with SOP development, documentation, and data analysis

Additional Information:

Travel:

None

Location:

Winslow, ME - Onsite

• Weekend and holiday work required; must be comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments and adhering to facility requirements (including shower-in/shower-out protocols) 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.

These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (

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ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.