QC Environmental Monitoring Technician - Night Shift

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is building a Parenteral Operations facility in Concord, North Carolina. The QC Environmental Monitoring Technician will perform environmental monitoring in classified manufacturing areas and assist with utility sampling in the Parenteral Operations and QC Laboratory buildings.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in GMP pharmaceutical monitoring, knowledge of LIMS/LES/MODA, and are capable of training others while ensuring cGMP compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in Environmental Monitoring in GMP pharma manufacturing (aseptic experience preferred).
• Techniques: viable surface monitoring, viable/non-viable air monitoring, compressed air, water sampling/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in classified manufacturing areas and in QC/ Parenteral operations labs.
• Support training and mentoring of QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians.
• Assist in developing and following Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Support continuous improvement projects and regulatory/compliance efforts.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

GMP compliance

Training & mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

LES

MODA

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview: 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 39,000 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.

Organization Overview

Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device, and Packaging Assembly Facility in Concord, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up.

The Quality Control Laboratory assures patients worldwide receive safe and efficacious drug and drug/device combination products through effective execution of product testing.

Position Description

Provide support for Parenteral Operations by performing environmental monitoring of the classified manufacturing areas and by performing utility sampling and analysis within the Parenteral Operations and QC Laboratory buildings. The QC Expert Environmental Monitoring Technician will assist the QC Environmental Monitoring management with training other QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians and providing support in the manufacturing areas during routine environmental monitoring and utility sampling.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Adhere to and promote compliance with all cGMP procedures, Quality Systems, and Good Documentation Practices.


• Provide support for Parenteral Operations activities by performing environmental monitoring of classified manufacturing areas.


• Provide support for manufacturing and laboratory activities by performing utility sampling and analysis within the Parenteral Operations and QC Laboratory buildings.


• Assist with technical training and mentoring of QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians through formal process/program.


• Participate in department/company continuous improvement projects and initiatives.


• Assist with authoring Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction documentation.


• Adhere to and promote compliance of all safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree is preferred.


• Experience 2+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in performing Environmental Monitoring in a GMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility, preferably associated with aseptic production.


• Demonstrated ability in performing environmental monitoring techniques including, but not limited to viable surface monitoring, viable and non-viable air monitoring, compressed air monitoring, and water (potable, purified water, water for injection, clean steam) collection and analysis.


• Previous experience with Laboratory IT systems such as LIMs, LES, and MODA.


• 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 or visas 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.

Additional Preferences

• Experience with cGMP requirements and regulatory compliance associated with a cGMP Manufacturing facility.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train/mentor QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians.


• Strong oral and written communication skills for communicating to colleagues, management, and other departments.


• Ability to work in a lab environment including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety related equipment or considerations.


• Ability to gown into facility dedicated cleanroom attire, as required to perform job responsibilities.

Other Information

The role will be phased from a project support role to a routine support role as the development facility and processes progress.

During the project phase the working schedule will vary (typically M-F 8 hours).

In operation, must have ability to work 12-hour night shift (2-2-3 structure).

Travel will be required during the project phase for training and implementation of the Environmental Monitoring Program for the Concord site.

Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing or walking for long periods of time.

Tasks may require lifting of up to 30 pounds and may require the ability to pass, push, and pull to execute specific aspects of the job role.

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $18.75 - $35.96. 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).

EEO and Inclusion

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.

Employee Resource Groups

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).

Additional Notes

The job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification.

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.

Marketing Statement

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly