Process Technician - Material Prep/Formulation/Filling (Night Shift)

Eli Lilly and Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,572,000 - 98,512,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation benefits

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an operator for the safe and compliant operation of highly automated filling equipment. The role emphasizes CGMP adherence and a path to operator roles in Filling or Material Prep depending on department needs.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma, be willing to work night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, and possess basic computer skills. Lilly offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• CGMPs knowledge is required.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge while following procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate highly automated filling equipment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Follow CGMPs and maintain compliant documentation.
• Support leadership on the manufacturing floor and escalate issues.
• Assist in training shift operators and improving safety, productivity and deviations.
• Troubleshoot on the shop floor and act as a contact for issue escalation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adherence to procedures.

Skills

CGMP knowledge

Learn quickly

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Scientific/technical degrees or certifications

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Electronic batch release

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a 140+ year strong global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with manufacturing sites throughout the US, EU, and Asia. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People

Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to fill syringes. The role is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards. Expectation will be that the new operator learns the formulation operation initially and then transition into either an operator role in Filling or Material Prep, depending on the needs of the department.

Key Objectives

• Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe work environment.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality of product.
• Support leadership on manufacturing floor by ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. Proactively monitor documentation and product quality, properly documenting all activities and reporting issues to supervision.
• Key support for leadership during troubleshooting, functions as reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Assist Supervisor in development and training of shift operators.
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to Night shift on a rotational schedule between workdays (2-2-3).
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.).
• Ability to work in a restricted environment (classified clean room space) for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge in adherence to governing procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal). Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Previous experience utilizing solution filling equipment and/or isolator technology.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

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 orvisas 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.

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 Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

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

$17.30 - $34.38

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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