Analyst - QC

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Technician – QC – IAPI to perform accurate analytical testing of routine lab samples in a GMP environment. You will participate in SPV of data, support investigations, and help identify improvement opportunities.

The role requires an associate degree in a science or 5+ years of GMP lab experience, and you must be able to work the NIGHT shift on a 12-hour, 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, with PPE and strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years GMP lab experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and LIMS.
• Ability to work in a lab environment with PPE and safety requirements.
• Strong math and documentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HPLC, UPLC and GC methods.
• Sponsorship: authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests and ensure results conform to standards.
• Enter data and review own work for accuracy.
• Recognize deviations and initiate investigations.
• Verify (SPV) analytical data for others.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in daily work.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.
• Train and mentor lab staff where applicable.
• Notify management when required by procedures or standards.
• Perform routine equipment qualifications/calibrations and maintenance.
• Participate in laboratory investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in a science field

5+ years GMP lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Position Brand Description

The Technician – QC – IAPI performs accurate and timely testing of routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. The Technician – QC - IAPI also participates in second person verification (SPV) of analytical data, laboratory investigations, equipment calibrations and maintenance by executing well-defined protocols and procedures. The Technician – QC –IAPI identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement within the lab.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

Sample Analysis and Reporting

• Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols and reviews that results conform to standards.
• Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.
• Recognizes when a deviation from procedures, etc has occurred and initiates an investigation.
• Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as required.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.

Lab Operations

• Training and mentoring others within lab, where applicable.
• Executes notification to management when required by procedures or standards.

Routine Lab Activities

• Perform routine equipment qualifications/calibrations or maintenance through execution of well-defined protocols.
• Participate in laboratory investigations.

Basic Requirements

• Associate degree (2 yr College degree) in a science field related to the lab in which they are placed (e.g., chemistry for chem. Labs or micro or biology for micro lab) or 5+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP (analytical chemistry or microbiology) lab.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products, LIMS, etc.
• Ability to work in a lab environment, including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety required equipment and considerations.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated strong math and documentation skills including (but not limited to) sample prep and data review.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced analytical lab running HPLC, UPLC and GC methods.
• Sponsorship: Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences

• Previous experience with Lilly deviation and change control process.
• Analytical chemistry experience.
• Education Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent.

Other Information

• Must complete applicable Learning Plan for a Technician – QC – IAPI.
• Position is for NIGHT shift (12-hours) on a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule.
• Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 5 liters of liquid.
• May be required to provide 24-hour cellphone coverage.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $18.02 - $34.90.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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