QC Lab Technician (Regular Position)

Eli Lilly and Company; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a QC Lab Technician (Regular Position) to support sample analysis and reporting in a GMP lab. The role includes preparing materials, assisting method validation, and ensuring timely results. An associate degree in science and hands-on laboratory experience are required.

Responsibilities include contributing to investigations, maintaining quality controls, and training teammates as needed. Shift rotation supports 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science (Chemist or Microbiologist) required.
• Minimum two years of GMP lab experience.
• Experience with in-process laboratory operations and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyze, verify and/or approve samples per procedures.
• Prepare materials, condition equipment, calculate results and report in systems.
• Support validation/transfer of methods and instrument qualifications.
• Ensure timely delivery of results and adhere to analysis times.
• Assist in investigations and environmental, health and safety compliance.

Skills

GMP lab experience

Quality control

Documentation

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Associate degree in science (Chemistry or Microbiology)

Tools

Empower

SmartLab

HPLC

UPLC

Microwave Ovens (CEM)

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.

Title: QC Lab Technician (Regular Position)

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving, analyzing, verifying and/or approving samples submitted to QCL following established procedures/methods.
• Responsible for preparing materials and conditioning equipment required for analyses, calculating results, and reporting them in the applicable systems.
• Participate in validation/transfer processes of analytical methods and instrument qualifications (including protocol preparation, execution, and final report).
• Ensure compliance with established analysis times and processes to deliver results on time.
• Support in investigative processes (e.g., generate investigative documents, participate in analytical investigations).
• Help implement and maintain quality controls in the laboratories.
• Comply on time with the training assigned to your position (cGMPs, EHS, DI).
• Participate in the process of training other resources, demonstrate team functioning, process and/or tasks in the area of responsibility.
• Participate in a team if required by supervision and/or voluntarily collaborate in teams of employees organized to achieve specific objectives.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of materials in the laboratory.
• Make appropriate use of materials and laboratory reagents. Keep the laboratory area clean, safe and organize.
• Report Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) incidents to supervision as they occur. Use and care for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Educational Requirements

• Associate degree (minimum) in science in Chemist (or Microbiologist)

Experience Requirement

• At least two years of experience in GMP lab environment.
• Experience in In-Process Laboratory operations.
• Use of HPLC, UPLC, Microwave Ovens (CEM).
• Experience supporting manufacturing cleaning activities (e.g., PCO)
• Testing of swabs cleaning samples.
• Hands‑on in Empower and SmartLab system.

Licenses Requirement

• No license require.

Language Requirement

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Shift Requirement

• Require working in shift rotation to support 24/7 manufacturing operations (e.g., 2-3-2, day/night, weekends)

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