Operator - Biotech

Lilly; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Vacation benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is hiring an Operator Biotech to perform manufacturing tasks in our biotechnological production lines. You will follow GMP guidelines, operate forklifts, monitor processes, and document activities in electronic systems.

The role requires bilingual Spanish/English communication and willingness to work rotating 24/7 shifts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path to develop within a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in a technical field relevant to biotech or engineering.
• Experience with forklifts and safe handling of materials.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (e.g., 5S) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work 24/7 shifts in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of biotech production experience in fermentation or isolation.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks in assigned biotechnological manufacturing stage following procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Carry out sampling, process monitoring, material handling, and documentation on electronic platforms.
• Assist with shift handovers, training, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area.
• Handle and protect finished product up to handover to the next process step; dispose hazardous wastes properly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lean Manufacturing

Bilingual ES/EN

Regulatory compliance

24/7 shift work

Biotech experience (6+ mo)

Education

Associate degree in Science, Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Documentation platforms

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.

Patients are at the center of everything we do at Lilly. We are currently hiring a Operator Biotech.

This role supports critical work that helps bring medicines and solutions to patients responsibly and efficiently. #WeAreLilly

Responsabilidades del puesto:

Posición será responsable de realizar diversas tareas relacionadas con la producción durante la manufactura de productos biotecnológicos. Será responsable de trabajar en la etapa de producción asignada siguiendo los procedimientos, reglamentaciones y buenas prácticas de manufactura, higiene, salud y seguridad.

La posición requiere, pero no está limitado a:

• Realizar las tareas requeridas como parte del proceso de manufactura al que se encuentra asignado como toma de muestra, monitoreo de proceso, manejo de materiales y montacargas, cambios de filtros, documentación en plataformas electrónicas, entre otros.
• Manejar y proteger el producto terminado hasta entregarlo al almacén o al personal responsable de la siguiente etapa de proceso.
• Asistir el cambio de turno, participar y cumplir con los adiestramientos asignados a su puesto, mantener el área de trabajo limpia y organizada cumpliendo con los requisitos de limpieza específicos del área de manufactura que apoya, y tratar y/o disponer correctamente los desperdicios peligrosos generados en su área de trabajo.

Cualificaciones básicas:

• Grado Asociado en Ciencias, Ingeniería o área técnica relacionada.
• Manejo de montacargas.
• Experiencia/ conocimiento en conceptos de lean Manufacturing. Ej. 5S.
• Capacidad para comunicarse de manera efectiva en español e inglés tanto de manera verbal como escrita.
• Disponibilidad para trabajar en una operación 24/7 en turnos rotativos
• Orientación al cumplimiento regulatorio, con habilidad para ejercer buen juicio y trabajar de manera colaborativa en equipo.
• Seis (6) meses o más de experiencia como operador(a) de productos biotecnológicos en áreas de Fermentación y/o Aislación.

Aviso Importante: Con el fin de mantener la excelente reputación de nuestra empresa, la calidad de nuestros productos y la seguridad de nuestro entorno de trabajo, la empresa tomará todas las medidas razonables para garantizar que el abuso de drogas por parte de los empleados u otras personas no ponga en riesgo la seguridad de nuestras operaciones o la calidad de nuestros productos ni afecte negativamente a la empresa o sus empleados. La compañía reconoce que el consumo de drogas, tanto dentro como fuera del trabajo, puede ser perjudicial para la compañía y sus esfuerzos de proveer un lugar de trabajo libre de drogas. Incluso si se prescribe bajo una ley estatal de cannabis medicinal, el cannabis medicinal sigue siendo ilegal bajo la ley federal. El cannabis medicinal es considerado no autorizado por Lilly.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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

$12.98 - $29.09

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.

#WeAreLilly