Technician - Environmental Monitoring - 1st Shift

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide support for Parenteral Operations by performing environmental monitoring of the classified manufacturing areas and by performing utility sampling and analysis within the manufacturing site. Assist QC- Microbiology management with training. Provide support in the manufacturing areas during routine environmental monitoring and utility sampling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field; Associates degree or High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years 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 and clean steam collection and analysis.
• Experience with cGMP requirements and regulatory compliance associated with a cGMP Manufacturing facility.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Regular (50% - 60%) exertion including standing/walking for extended periods of time, lifting/carrying more than 15 and up to 25 pounds.
• Works with chemicals and wears basic personal protective equipment (PPE) or restrictive PPE as defined by the procedures.
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote compliance with all cGMP procedures, Quality Systems, Good Documentation Practices, and Good Laboratory 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.
• Provide support with routine lab maintenance and lab inventory management.
• Assist with technical training and mentoring of QC-Microbiology Technicians through formal process/program.
• Open to flexible work environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees