Quality Control Assistant - Animal Care

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!

As an Animal Care Associate, you will be part of the Winslow Operations team to deliver exceptional poultry husbandry and vaccine testing support. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing animal welfare standards, maintaining regulatory-ready facilities, and ensuring the health and proper care of our bird populations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Animal Husbandry & Testing Support: Lead and assist in routine vaccine testing procedures while providing daily care, feeding, and environmental monitoring (temperature, water, etc.) for chickens and turkeys.
• Facility Maintenance & Biosecurity: Maintain animal facilities in a "regulatory inspection ready" state at all times through rigorous cleaning, disinfection, and minor maintenance of enclosures and surfaces.
• Regulatory Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records in strict accordance with USDA regulations and internal quality standards to ensure full traceability and compliance.
• Quality & Welfare Standards: Assist in the drafting and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and actively participate in the implementation of animal welfare standards across the site.
• Veterinary Partnership: Support the Site Veterinarian in auditing buildings and procedures to verify accuracy and proactively identify situations that may affect the wellbeing of the birds.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: A minimum of [Insert X] years of experience in animal care, farming, or a regulated production environment.
• Top 2 Skills: Strong attention to detail in record-keeping and the physical stamina required for facility maintenance and animal handling.

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

• Associate’s degree in Animal or Biological Sciences.
• Previous experience in poultry husbandry or animal care within a laboratory or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and the motivation to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of flexibility in adapting to new methods and evolving animal welfare protocols.

Must be able to pass a background check and gain Select Agent clearance.

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