Operator II-API

Elanco • Winslow, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! As a Production Operator, you will be part of the Winslow Operations team responsible for preparing, executing, and managing the cleaning/turnover of production processes in poultry vaccine production. In this role, you will ensure that all technical tasks are performed with precision and in strict accordance with internal and external quality guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain procedural conformance during all production hours, including required weekday and weekend operations.
• Capability to perform routine tasks with moderate supervision while adhering to strict biosecurity and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) and work in environments requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and exposure to potential allergens.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in a scientific field (Biology or Microbiology preferred).
• Previous exposure to aseptic techniques, laboratory sciences, or vaccine manufacturing environments.
• Strong scientific aptitude with an eagerness to learn complex biological processes.
• High speed and accuracy regarding fine hand manipulation and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute core production functions including egg handling (receipt, disinfection, transferring), tissue culture processes (candling, inoculation, harvest), and filling operations (emulsification, liquid filling, lyophilization).
• Maintain a sterile production environment by washing, wrapping, and sterilizing glassware and equipment. Responsible for the loading/unloading of autoclaves and the rigorous disinfection of room surfaces and machinery.
• Perform all duties according to established SOPs, production records, and company safety procedures. Accurately complete all documentation concurrently with production tasks to maintain procedural conformance.
• Ensure the availability of necessary materials, including chemicals and consumables. Utilize electronic systems (such as SAP) to stage materials and track inventory levels for production runs.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and limited supervision. Actively participate in team activities, following written and oral instructions to meet production timelines and escalate non-compliances or equipment failures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED