API Production Operator – Start-up GMP Manufacturing

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry seeks a Manufacturing Operator to support startup activities and bring manufacturing equipment into service in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas. The role requires domestic travel to learn from and train at other sites while growing the on-site capabilities.

The Operator will oversee production after startup, ensuring safety-first, quality-always operations across diverse unit operations, adhering to cGMP and safety standards, and collaborating across shifts and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years API manufacturing experience; GMP and/or chemical processing preferred.
• U.S. work authorization required; Lilly does not anticipate visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental requirements and communicate/troubleshoot adverse events.
• Operate processes and equipment per batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules.
• Perform daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to keep equipment and systems in good condition.

Skills

API manufacturing experience

GMP knowledge

HSE awareness

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Lilly Medicine Foundry seeks a Manufacturing Operator to support startup activities and bring manufacturing equipment into service in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas. The role requires domestic travel to learn from and train at other sites while growing the on-site capabilities.

The Operator will oversee production after startup, ensuring safety-first, quality-always operations across diverse unit operations, adhering to cGMP and safety standards, and collaborating across shifts and