Production Operator - API
Elanco
August 19, 2026
On-site
Winslow, ME
Operations
Production Operator - API
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, execute, and clean/turnover poultry vaccine production processes in accordance with internal and external guidelines.
- Egg handling (egg receipt, traying, disinfection, transferring eggs) and egg-derived processes/tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation).
- Perform centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization).
- Prepare equipment/processes and complete cleaning/disinfection activities (washing, wrapping, sterilizing glassware/equipment, loading/unloading autoclaves, disinfecting room surfaces/equipment).
- Ensure appropriate number of materials (chemicals, consumables, etc.) are available.
- Use electronic systems (e.g., SAP) to stage materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited supervision.
- Ability to perform duties according to established SOPs, production records, and company safety procedures.
- Complete training on time to maintain a current learning plan.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures.
- Ability to complete documentation while following established protocols.
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.
- Must maintain procedural conformance during all production hours (including weekday/weekend operations).
Benefits (as stated):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus offering; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401(k) matching.
- Estimated base salary range: $42,400–$54,400 (full-time). Company bonus eligibility for full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off and leave of absence; well-being benefits.
Application:
- Estimated application closing date: September 4, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, execute, and clean/turnover poultry vaccine production processes in accordance with internal and external guidelines.
- Egg handling (egg receipt, traying, disinfection, transferring eggs) and egg-derived processes/tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation).
- Perform centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization).
- Prepare equipment/processes and complete cleaning/disinfection activities (washing, wrapping, sterilizing glassware/equipment, loading/unloading autoclaves, disinfecting room surfaces/equipment).
- Ensure appropriate number of materials (chemicals, consumables, etc.) are available.
- Use electronic systems (e.g., SAP) to stage materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited supervision.
- Ability to perform duties according to established SOPs, production records, and company safety procedures.
- Complete training on time to maintain a current learning plan.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures.
- Ability to complete documentation while following established protocols.
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.
- Must maintain procedural conformance during all production hours (including weekday/weekend operations).
Benefits (as stated):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus offering; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401(k) matching.
- Estimated base salary range: $42,400–$54,400 (full-time). Company bonus eligibility for full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off and leave of absence; well-being benefits.
Application:
- Estimated application closing date: September 4, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.