Technician - Purification Scale-up Laboratory

Eli Lilly and Company•Us, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bioproduct Research and Development organization strives to deliver creative medicines to patients through the development and commercialization of insulins, monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins, peptides, oligonucleotide therapies and gene therapy systems. This organization is a multidisciplinary group that works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues. Located in Indianapolis, scientists have full access to our scientific excellence and engineering capabilities. As a Technician in the Purification Development group, you will work to execute efficient and effective downstream drug substance processes for new biologic candidates as they make their way from discovery to the clinic. Work responsibilities will vary, and you should be flexible and adaptable in accepting new challenges, guided by your supervision. The ability to troubleshoot issues as they occur, and to identify trends and opportunities to increase efficiency, are also key. The ability to exhibit a high level of attention to detail and a quality-minded approach to record keeping is crucial. Maintaining accurate records to provide detailed information on the execution of experiments will be a daily activity. This role requires effective interaction and communication of technical information with but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Purification Development colleagues, Tech Service/Manufacturing Science representatives, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel. Especially important, in this role, is that you adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines and promote a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance in all areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Basic understanding of chromatography techniques
Experience executing process tickets, following procedures and completing engineering protocols including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
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

Ability to interact and build effective relationships with a wide range of groups including: HSE, Tech Services, Development Scientists, Operations, Automation, Engineering, and Maintenance.
Minimum 2 years’ experience relevant to purification processing
Associate’s degree in biotechnology preferred
Experience operating process control systems (Symyx eLN, Unicorn, DeltaV) and using process historians (PI, Unicorn)
General interpersonal and communication skills; coaching, feedback, training, and fostering an environment for learning and open/honest communication.
High mechanical aptitude with basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Execute efficient and effective downstream drug substance processes for new biologic candidates.
Troubleshoot issues as they occur.
Identify trends and opportunities to increase efficiency.
Maintain accurate records to provide detailed information on the execution of experiments.
Interact and communicate technical information with Safety, Environmental, Purification Development colleagues, Tech Service/Manufacturing Science representatives, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel.
Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines.
Promote a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance in all areas.

Benefits

company bonus
company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance
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)