Production Operator - API
Elanco
August 19, 2026
On-site
Winslow, ME
Operations
Production Operator - API
The Production Operator is responsible for preparing, executing, and cleaning/turnover of production processes in poultry vaccine production in accordance with internal and external guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Egg handling (egg receipt, traying, disinfection, transferring) and egg-derived processes & tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation)
- Centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization)
- Process/equipment preparation and cleaning/disinfection (washing, wrapping, sterilizing glassware/equipment; loading/unloading autoclaves; disinfecting room surfaces/equipment)
- Ensure appropriate number of materials (chemicals, consumables, etc.) are available
- Stage materials using electronic systems (e.g., SAP)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited supervision
- Perform duties according to established SOPs, production records, and company safety procedures
- Complete training on time to maintain an up-to-date learning plan
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
- Ability to complete documentation and follow established protocols
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm
- Maintain procedural conformance during all production hours, including weekends; may be required to notify supervisors of product non-compliances or equipment failures via phone/email/Teams
Application Instructions:
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis (estimated closing date: September 25, 2026).
The Production Operator is responsible for preparing, executing, and cleaning/turnover of production processes in poultry vaccine production in accordance with internal and external guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Egg handling (egg receipt, traying, disinfection, transferring) and egg-derived processes & tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation)
- Centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization)
- Process/equipment preparation and cleaning/disinfection (washing, wrapping, sterilizing glassware/equipment; loading/unloading autoclaves; disinfecting room surfaces/equipment)
- Ensure appropriate number of materials (chemicals, consumables, etc.) are available
- Stage materials using electronic systems (e.g., SAP)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited supervision
- Perform duties according to established SOPs, production records, and company safety procedures
- Complete training on time to maintain an up-to-date learning plan
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
- Ability to complete documentation and follow established protocols
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm
- Maintain procedural conformance during all production hours, including weekends; may be required to notify supervisors of product non-compliances or equipment failures via phone/email/Teams
Application Instructions:
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis (estimated closing date: September 25, 2026).