Technician - QC

Regulatory Jobs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift (12-hour)

Overtime and weekend work

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis is hiring a Technician – QC in the IAPI group. The role involves testing lab samples, data review, and supporting quality systems in a GMP environment.

You will verify data, perform analyses, and assist in investigations, continuous improvement, and training. The position includes a 12-hour night shift with potential overtime and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a science field related to the lab (e.g., chemistry for Chem. Labs) or 3-5 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP analytical lab.

Responsibilities

• Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as requested.
• Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities per procedures or protocols.
• Perform data entry and review own work for accuracy according to lab procedures, standards and GMP requirements.
• May perform holistic review of data for release of data from the laboratory.
• Recognize deviations and participate in Root Cause Investigations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.
• Assist in improvement of quality systems by updating worksheets and lab documentation.
• Review SOPs for accuracy and executable as written.
• Share technical information and best practices within plant sites or groups.
• Write protocols for non-routine testing or validation with guidance.
• Develop equipment qualification protocols with guidance.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations or maintenance.
• Comply with safety standards and notify management as required by procedures.
• Initiate change controls and deviations.
• Train and mentor others; develop training materials.

Skills

LIMS Systems

Empower

Excel

Math Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

PPE Safety

Education

Associate's degree in a science field (e.g., chemistry)

Tools

LIMS software

Empower software

Excel

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.

Organization Overview:

The Technician – QC in Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (IAPI) group performs accurate and timely testing of routine and some non‑routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. The technician completes second person verification of others results. The technician also participates in laboratory root cause investigations, equipment evaluations and qualification, and some quality system improvement initiatives by executing well‑defined protocols and procedures. The technician shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group.

Responsibilities:

Sample Analysis and Reporting

• Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as requested.
• Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols. Uses technical knowledge in the review and interpretation of data for conformances to procedures, standards, protocols, and/or real‑time recognition of aberrant data and results.
• Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards and GMP requirements.
• May perform holistic review of data for release of data from the laboratory.

Problem Solving

• Recognizes when a deviation from procedures et cetera has occurred and initiates and participates in a Root Cause Investigation.
• Performs investigations for deviations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Assist in improvement of quality systems by creating or revising worksheets and other lab documentation systems.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.
• Reviews SOPs for executable as written.
• Shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group.

Lab Operations

• Write protocols for non‑routine testing or validation with appropriate guidance.
• Develop equipment qualification protocols with appropriate guidance.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations or maintenance.
• Comply with and implement safety standards.
• Execute notification to management when required by procedures or standards.
• Initiate change controls and deviations
• Train and mentor others. Develop training materials.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in a science field related to the lab (e.g., chemistry for Chem. Labs) or 3-5 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP analytical lab

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 Skills/Preferences:

• Proficiency with computer systems LIMS, Empower, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in a lab environment, including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety required equipment and considerations.
• Demonstrate strong math and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.

Additional Information:

• 3-2-2-3 Hourly Shift Position - 12-hour, NIGHT SHIFT.
• Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 5 liters of liquid.
• Overtime or weekend work required, as necessary.

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 $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). 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.