Grade A/B Aseptic Operator - Eli Lilly and Company

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Organization Overview:

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

The Aseptic Operator role is a key part of the Operations team in Lilly’s Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site. 

Position Brand Description:

The operator is responsible for running a partially automated process in order to fill material within the Grade B/A space.  In addition to running the filling equipment, operators will be trained to prep the filling equipment utilized in the Grade B/A space including running parts washers, assembling and autoclaving. Other activities include collecting and using data from various computer systems for data analysis and documentation.  The area is regulated by quality, safety and environmental guidelines; therefore compliance with operating procedures is required.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Support qualification and validation activities as the 105B project progresses including sterilization and cleaning validation, aseptic waterfills, integrated process qualifications and media fills.
• Lilly is dedicated to the safety of our employees. We require our employees to maintain a safe work environment, work safely, and adhere to site safety policies and procedures.
• Execute ticket and procedure instructions, including collecting, recording, and using data to monitor and control the process.
• Promote Quality, learning, understanding, and strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cGMP guidelines, and good documentation practices.
• Identify abnormal processing conditions and escalate appropriately.
• Provide information to technical services, engineering, and automation to improve batch records, procedures, and automation.
• Maintain process/work areas in a clean and organized state and maintain good housekeeping documentation.
• Escalate processing issues to supervision in a timely manner.

Basic Requirements:

• Direct manufacturing experience operating automatic, manual, or semi-automated equipment in production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• This position requires that candidates meet the area-specific Functional Job Description
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Mechanical Skills:

• Experience working in a mechanical field (machine shop, equipment repairs, etc).
• Experience working in manufacturing spaces that require strong trouble shooting and critical thinking skills
• Technical training and/or certifications to work with specific machinery

Additional Preferences:

• Work individually and with groups and provide thorough communication.
• Expected to learn and practice troubleshooting skills
• Ability to enter and collect data from various computer systems.
• Demonstrate technical skills, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and function as an effective team member
• Basic math skills.
• Experience with computer systems related to business applications.

Additional Information:

• Eligible, if meets criteria, for Aseptic Bonus Tier 1
• Training may be conducted on day shift for a period of time (5 x 8s, or some other modified schedule) prior to being placed on shift
• Shift will start out (4-10’s) and will transition to a 12 hour shifts
• Some overtime work likely required.
• Employees are required to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.)
• Must be able to wear loose fitting respirators (in some areas)
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4.

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