Production Operator Lilly Medicine Foundry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,383,000 - 4,736,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Production Technician to support startup activities and operate manufacturing equipment for Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics processes.

You will follow batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules, monitor equipment, and participate in safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of API manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the US full-time; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support startup activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service and become an expert in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas.
• Operate processes/equipment per batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules.
• Perform daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to keep equipment/systems in good operating condition.
• Follow HSE requirements and apply Health & Safety/Process Safety standards to execute GMP duties.
• Recognize operational hazards and react appropriately.
• Monitor/collect equipment performance data to anticipate reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot and contact appropriate help for problems/events (spills, deviations, incidents).
• Communicate shift handover status/issues; participate in daily huddles.
• Support area operations (safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping, continuous improvement).
• Follow cGMP practices, hygiene/housekeeping requirements, and use required PPE.

Skills

Facility start-up experience

Pharma/chemical manufacturing

PSM knowledge

GMP knowledge

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support startup activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service; become an expert in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas.
• Operate processes/equipment per batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules.
• Perform daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to keep equipment/systems in good operating condition.
• Follow HSE requirements and apply Health & Safety/Process Safety standards to execute GMP duties.
• Recognize operational hazards and react appropriately.
• Monitor/collect equipment performance data to anticipate reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot and contact appropriate help for problems/events (spills, deviations, incidents).
• Communicate shift handover status/issues; participate in daily huddles.
• Support area operations (safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping, continuous improvement).
• Follow cGMP practices, hygiene/housekeeping requirements, and use required PPE.

Basic Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED.
• 2+ years of API manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the US full-time; no visa sponsorship.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Facility/area start-up experience.
• Pharma/chemical manufacturing experience with PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals.
• FDA guidelines and cGMP knowledge; lean manufacturing.
• Strong organization; ability to troubleshoot/triage; understand technical nomenclature and math.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 5%; 12-hour rotating shift (2-3-3-2 alternating days/nights every 8 weeks); may require nights/weekends/holidays.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Anticipated wage: $17.30–$34.38.
• Eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off, well-being).