Technician - Environmental Monitoring - 2nd Shift

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d • $18 - $35 • Onsite

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. 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. Position Overview: 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. The number of years of experience can vary based on educational qualifications.
• 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.

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.
• Required Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, gowning, hearing protection, and safety shoes required per local area requirements.
• At times low physical effort includes sitting and operating computers or other small equipment.
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Position is a night shift role, but requires flexibility to adjust schedule as needed to support the qualification and ongoing running of the area (24/7 operation)
• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant. 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

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees