Manufacturing Associate - Advanced Manufacturing

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support GMP manufacturing at the Lebanon, Indiana facility. The role focuses on routine activities in cell culture, downstream purification, and fill/finish, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, equipment qualification, process validation, and batch-record documentation, while coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams during startup and ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, GMP compliance, and digital systems.
• Experience in biologics or cell/gene therapy manufacturing; cleanroom experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine manufacturing activities (cell culture, downstream purification, fill & finish).
• Develop procedures, equipment qualification, and process validation; maintain batch records.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Automated manufacturing equipment

GMP compliance

Digital systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Role Overview

Manufacturing Associate supporting GMP manufacturing of advanced therapies, including gene therapy, at Lilly's new Lebanon, Indiana facility. Primary objectives involve executing routine manufacturing activities (cell culture, downstream purification, fill & finish) during startup and operational phases, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Responsibilities include developing procedures, equipment qualification, process validation, batch record documentation, and coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Key Highlights

High-value specifics: involvement in cell/gene therapy manufacturing, GMP environment, startup of a state-of-the-art biologics facility, and cross-functional collaboration during facility commissioning and production ramp-up.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, authorized to work in the U.S., with a preference for experience with automated manufacturing equipment, GMP compliance, and digital systems. Experience in biologics or cell/gene therapy manufacturing, equipment qualification, and working in cleanroom environments is advantageous.

Working Conditions

The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, potential night work, and working in a biologics BSL-2 environment.