Quality Control Clinical Scientist
Elanco
4 hours ago
On-site
Winslow, ME
Operations
Your Role: Quality Control Clinical Associate (Avian/Poultry Testing)
As a Quality Control Clinical Associate, you will support animal potency and safety testing for avian vaccines. You will execute regulated testing procedures, ensure animal welfare, and support compliance with USDA and 9 CFR guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation and facility readiness.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct avian vaccine testing, including vaccinations, blood collection, necropsy, and challenge studies
- Provide daily animal care; monitor environmental conditions and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
- Maintain accurate records and documentation per USDA and regulatory requirements
- Support investigations, trending, and analysis of testing data, including deviations and change controls
- Assist with SOP creation, facility inspections, and training to ensure compliance and operational readiness
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: Experience in animal care, laboratory, or regulated environment preferred
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment; ability to work independently and as part of a team
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Veterinary Technologist degree or equivalent training
- ALAT, LAT, or LATG certification
- Knowledge of IACUC guidelines and animal welfare standards
- Experience with poultry or avian species care
- Experience with SOP development, documentation, and data analysis
Additional Information:
- Travel: None
- Location: Winslow, ME – Onsite
- Weekend and holiday work required; comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments and adhering to facility requirements (including shower-in/shower-out protocols)
As a Quality Control Clinical Associate, you will support animal potency and safety testing for avian vaccines. You will execute regulated testing procedures, ensure animal welfare, and support compliance with USDA and 9 CFR guidelines while maintaining accurate documentation and facility readiness.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct avian vaccine testing, including vaccinations, blood collection, necropsy, and challenge studies
- Provide daily animal care; monitor environmental conditions and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
- Maintain accurate records and documentation per USDA and regulatory requirements
- Support investigations, trending, and analysis of testing data, including deviations and change controls
- Assist with SOP creation, facility inspections, and training to ensure compliance and operational readiness
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: Experience in animal care, laboratory, or regulated environment preferred
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment; ability to work independently and as part of a team
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Veterinary Technologist degree or equivalent training
- ALAT, LAT, or LATG certification
- Knowledge of IACUC guidelines and animal welfare standards
- Experience with poultry or avian species care
- Experience with SOP development, documentation, and data analysis
Additional Information:
- Travel: None
- Location: Winslow, ME – Onsite
- Weekend and holiday work required; comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments and adhering to facility requirements (including shower-in/shower-out protocols)