Technician-QC-IAPI

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

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About The Position

The Technician – QC – IAPI performs accurate and timely testing of routine laboratory samples in accordance with applicable GMP and safety guidelines. The role also involves second-person verification (SPV) of analytical data, laboratory investigations, and equipment calibrations and maintenance by executing well-defined protocols and procedures. The technician identifies and communicates opportunities for laboratory improvement.

The position performs sample preparation and analysis using analytical methods such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, and Karl Fischer titrations, or performs related support activities. The technician enters data, checks their own work for accuracy and conformity with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements, recognizes and initiates investigations into deviations, and verifies other analysts’ data as required. Additional duties include troubleshooting equipment and methods, training or mentoring colleagues where applicable, notifying management as required, carrying out routine equipment qualifications, calibrations, or maintenance, and participating in laboratory investigations.

This position follows a 12-hour rotating night-shift schedule (3-2-2-3). Tasks may involve repetitive motion and standing for long periods, and the technician must be able to lift at least 5 liters of liquid. Work takes place in a laboratory environment and requires appropriate PPE and compliance with safety considerations. The technician must complete the applicable Learning Plan for a Technician – QC – IAPI.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science field related to the laboratory placement, such as chemistry, biochemistry, or analytical chemistry, or at least 2 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office products and LIMS.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment while wearing appropriate PPE and following required safety considerations.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated strong math and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, stand for long periods, and lift at least 5 liters of liquid.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Lilly’s deviation and change control process.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare and analyze samples using analytical test methods such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, and Karl Fischer titrations, or perform related support activities according to procedures or protocols.
• Review analytical results to confirm they conform to standards.
• Enter data and review own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.
• Recognize deviations from procedures and initiate an investigation.
• Perform second-person verification (SPV) of other analysts’ analytical data as required.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in daily work activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.
• Train and mentor others in the laboratory where applicable.
• Notify management when required by procedures or standards.
• Perform routine equipment qualifications, calibrations, or maintenance by executing well-defined protocols.
• Participate in laboratory investigations.
• Complete the applicable Learning Plan for a Technician – QC – IAPI.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including 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, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree