Technician - QC

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

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About The Position

The Technician – QC in Lilly’s Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (IAPI) group performs accurate and timely routine and some non-routine laboratory testing in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines. The technician verifies other analysts’ results and reviews and interprets analytical data for compliance with procedures, standards, and protocols, including recognizing aberrant results. The role also supports root cause investigations, equipment troubleshooting, evaluations and qualification, and quality-system improvements by executing established procedures and protocols. The technician shares technical information and best practices within plant sites or the group and helps train and mentor others.

This is a 3-2-2-3 hourly position on a 12-hour night shift. Tasks may involve repetitive motion, prolonged standing, and lifting at least 5 liters of liquid. Overtime or weekend work may be required as necessary. The anticipated wage is $18.75–$35.96. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus, and eligible employees may participate in Lilly’s benefits programs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a science field related to the laboratory, or 3–5 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP analytical laboratory.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship for this role.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment while wearing appropriate PPE and other required safety equipment.
• Strong math and documentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with computer systems such as LIMS, Empower, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verify other analysts’ analytical data as requested.
• Safely and accurately perform analytical test methods and related support activities according to procedures or protocols.
• Review and interpret data for conformance with procedures, standards, and protocols, and recognize aberrant data or results.
• Enter data and review own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.
• May perform holistic review of data for release from the laboratory.
• Recognize procedural deviations and initiate or participate in root cause investigations; perform investigations for deviations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.
• Help improve quality systems by creating or revising worksheets and other laboratory documentation systems.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in daily work.
• Review SOPs for whether they are executable as written.
• Share technical information and best practices within plant sites or the group.
• Write protocols for non-routine testing or validation with appropriate guidance.
• Develop equipment qualification protocols with appropriate guidance.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations or maintenance.
• Comply with and implement safety standards.
• Notify management when required by procedures or standards.
• Initiate change controls and deviations.
• Train and mentor others and develop training materials.

Benefits

• Company bonus for eligible full-time equivalent employees, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) participation eligibility.
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits eligibility.
• 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