Manufacturing Associate Intern – Winslow, Maine (Summer 2027)

Elanco; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship program

Networking events

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health in Winslow, ME invites rising juniors and seniors to apply for the Manufacturing Associate Intern role for Summer 2027. Join the TSMS team at our Winslow manufacturing plant to work on a hands-on project aimed at improving processes and supporting operational excellence.

You will gain exposure to GMP guidelines, upstream and downstream manufacturing, QA, and lab improvements, with mentorship and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Life Sciences or Engineering major.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Animal Health manufacturing process and document results using GMP guidelines within cross-functional teams.
• Learn upstream/downstream manufacturing processes, quality control, sterility assurance, and packaging.
• Study design improvement processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Life Sciences or Engineering major

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. 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: Manufacturing Associate Intern – Winslow, Maine (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 Technical Services and Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the TSMS team at our Winslow, Maine manufacturing plant, contributing to a hands‑on technical project focused on improving processes, solving business challenges, and supporting operational and technical excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Understand the Animal Health Manufacturing process, document using GMP guidelines, and understand the importance of the Quality Unit Work within cross‑functional teams to implement processes or lab improvements.
• Learn about upstream antigen manufacturing (i.e. fermentation, viral manufacturing), downstream manufacturing ( i.e. lyophilization and blending), quality control, sterility assurance, or vaccine packaging.
• Study design improvement processes.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Life Sciences major or an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process.
• Top Skills: Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Prior internship or professional experience in a life‑science industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing
• Location: Winslow Manufacturing Plant, Winslow, ME

Elanco’s Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands‑on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project‑based and focused on business‑critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better.

Internship Dates:

May 17th – August 6th, 2027

Competitive Salary:

$20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)

Professional Development:

Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.

Housing:

Financial support and help securing housing is available

Future opportunities:

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.

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 (NYSE: 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.