Quality Control Technician - Animal Care (Sunday-Thursday)

Elanco; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Animal Care at our Winslow, ME site to support poultry vaccine testing and ensure the welfare of chickens and turkeys.

This full-time role involves leading routine procedures, maintaining clean testing facilities, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the site veterinarian.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED; an associate degree in animal or biological sciences is preferred, with willingness to work Sundays to Thursdays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in animal/biological sciences preferred.
• Experience with poultry care and animal welfare beneficial.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and SOPs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist routine vaccine testing procedures.
• Provide care and welfare for poultry in testing facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and regulatory standards in animal facilities.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with SOPs and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Poultry care

Animal welfare

Vaccine testing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in animal or biological sciences

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: Quality Control Technician - Animal Care

This position will provide general poultry husbandry for the birds (chickens and turkeys) in the stockatthe Winslow site.Thisposition will actively support/leadactivitiesrelatedwith the vaccine testing,maintenance of the testing facilities,and the proper careand welfareof thebirdsatthe testing facility.

Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead/assist routine procedures that are involved in the testing of the vaccinesand provide appropriate care and husbandry of the animals.
• Maintaincleanliness ofthe animal facilities,inaregulatory inspection condition at all times. Requires floor, walls, animal enclosuresscrubbing, minor paint touch ups and other minor maintenance,and proper cleaning and disinfectionprocedures.
• Provideappropriatecare for the animals retained at the facilities andmaintaining/monitoringthe proper environmentalconditions(temperature, feed, water, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records in accordance with USDA regulations, assisting with the drafting and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and engaging in the review and implementation of animal welfare standards for the testing facilities at Winslow.
• Assist the siteVeterinarian in auditing testing buildings and procedures to verify their accuracy and bring up situations that mightaffectthe wellbeing of the birds.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.

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

• Associates degree in animal or biological sciences preferred.
• Previous poultry animal care experience helpful.

Additional Information:

• Location: Winslow, ME (Onsite)
• Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm (Weekendand holidaywork may be required).
• Showering throughout the animal facilities is required.
• FBI Background Check 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 currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $46,500.00 to $64,350.00 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (September 18, 2026). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 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

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