Quality Improvement Technician

Eli Lilly • Lebanon, IN

110d • $28 - $41

About The Position

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. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly's largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations. The Quality Improvement Technician (QIT) will develop and improve the control systems to support the production of API molecules used in Lilly medicines. A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team to allow the teams to measure, evaluate, and improve performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost while upholding a safety-first, quality-always mindset.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation with PSM-regulated/hazardous chemicals.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Flexibility - ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Ability to understand technical nomenclature and language as well as work with mathematical formulas.
• Manual material handling as appropriate.
• Bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Stand for long period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cleaning, turnaround, and maintenance activities in the production area.
• Design and maintain the required turnaround documentation.
• Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates.
• Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Influence adherence to cycle time.
• Coordinate housekeeping and fit and finish programs.
• Assist Operations Associate and Operations Associate Director in planning and scheduling daily work.
• Support Process Engineers in daily operations.
• Ensure requests/concerns from Operators are appropriately logged and follow-up is completed.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Own the issuance of non-routine work instructions with input from Process Chemists/Process Engineers.
• Organize/complete non-routine sample/repackaging.
• Generate work orders for corrective maintenance.
• Assist in the training of operations personnel.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Benefits

• 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.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED