Production Operator - API
Elanco
August 24, 2026
On-site
Winslow, ME
Operations
Your Role: 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 eggs) and egg-derived processes & tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation)
- Centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization)
- Process and 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
- 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 an up-to-date learning plan
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
- Ability to concurrently complete documentation and follow established protocols
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
- Maintain procedural conformance during production hours (including weekday/weekend operations); may be required to escalate product non-compliances or equipment failures to supervisors/support staff via phone/email/Teams
Elanco Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- 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
Application instructions:
- Estimated application closing date: September 18, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
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 eggs) and egg-derived processes & tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation)
- Centrifugation, concentration processes, and filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization)
- Process and 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
- 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 an up-to-date learning plan
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
- Ability to concurrently complete documentation and follow established protocols
Additional Information:
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
- Maintain procedural conformance during production hours (including weekday/weekend operations); may be required to escalate product non-compliances or equipment failures to supervisors/support staff via phone/email/Teams
Elanco Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- 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
Application instructions:
- Estimated application closing date: September 18, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.