Process Technician - Filling (Days)

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 believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. If you are looking for a new position within Lilly, you can view and apply to open roles posted in the internal job posting system. You must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description and have/obtain work authorization in the country the position is located in order to be considered. When applying internally for a position, your current supervisor will receive notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. 

Responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to fill syringes and for performing required area cleaning.  The Filling Technician is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards.  They will support the Line Lead in development of operators and identification of opportunities for operational improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• 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.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to train and coach others

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills

• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

• 3+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry

• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)

• Previous experience utilizing solution filling equipment and/or isolator technology

• Previous experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology

• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information:

• The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site

• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)

• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (2-2-3 schedule)

• Ability to work off-shift for training

• Ability to work overtime as required

• Ability to travel < 5% for training

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.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

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.

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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