Quality Assurance Associate - on the floor
Elanco
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Winslow, ME)
United States
Operations
Quality Assurance Associate
Responsibilities:
- Support batch disposition for incoming, in-process, and finished materials
- Review and approve quality documents including deviations, change controls, and validation protocols
- Partner cross-functionally to investigate non-conformances and drive CAPAs
- Provide guidance to operations teams to ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory standards
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs Degree in a Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in quality systems, manufacturing, or regulated environments
- Strong problem-solving/root cause analysis and effective communication/collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated (FDA/USDA) environments
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies
- Experience with deviations, CAPAs, and quality investigations
- Strong technical writing and documentation review skills
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functionally
Elanco Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) + PTO; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching
- Estimated base salary range: $59,600.00β$89,350.00; eligible for company bonus (based on performance)
Application Instructions:
- Estimated application closing date: September 18, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
- Support batch disposition for incoming, in-process, and finished materials
- Review and approve quality documents including deviations, change controls, and validation protocols
- Partner cross-functionally to investigate non-conformances and drive CAPAs
- Provide guidance to operations teams to ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory standards
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs Degree in a Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in quality systems, manufacturing, or regulated environments
- Strong problem-solving/root cause analysis and effective communication/collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated (FDA/USDA) environments
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies
- Experience with deviations, CAPAs, and quality investigations
- Strong technical writing and documentation review skills
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functionally
Elanco Benefits and Perks (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) + PTO; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching
- Estimated base salary range: $59,600.00β$89,350.00; eligible for company bonus (based on performance)
Application Instructions:
- Estimated application closing date: September 18, 2026. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.