Technician - Visual Inspection Operations

Lilly

11d • $17 - $38 • 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.
Organization Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the facility of the future from the ground up.
Quick Benefit Overview:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
Responsibilities:
During the project phase, the Visual Inspection Technician will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring inspection lines, utilizing semi-automated and automated technology, into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities. This role includes the opportunity to become a subject matter expert for the inspection equipment/process with the potential for development into a Line Lead or other leadership role. This position may require domestic travel with the opportunity for international travel based on program need.
After project phase completion, this role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to inspect syringes. The Inspection Technician is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards. They will support the Line Lead in development of operators and identification of opportunities for operational improvement.

As part of this role the Visual Inspection Technician will be responsible for performing inspections on product to identify defects. To perform this job function the Inspection Technician is expected to be able to complete specific training and qualification requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel during Project Phase and < 5% after startup
• Ability to pass an annual job fitness exam
• This role requires passing a yearly vision exam for acuity and color, with or without corrective lenses.
• As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• 2+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry
• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience utilizing semi-automated and automated visual inspection equipment
• Previous experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch records
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during project phase.
• Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe work environment.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality of product.
• Support leadership on the manufacturing floor by ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Proactively monitor documentation and product quality; properly documenting all activities and reporting issues to supervision.
• Key support for leadership during troubleshooting, functions as reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Perform inspection on product to identify defects

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a 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 (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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees