Operator, Formulation (Day Shift)
Full-timeMIDResearch & DevelopmentOphthalmologyMay Not Sponsor
Market Rate — Biochemists and Biophysicists
25th
$70K
Median
$107K
75th
$144K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div></div><div><u><span>Company Overview</span></u><span> </span></div><div><div><p><span><span>At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a 140+ year strong global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana</span><span> with manufacturing sites throughout the US, EU, and Asia</span><span>. Our </span><span>35,000 employees</span><span> 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 thro</span><span>ugh philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We’re</span><span> looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world and embody our company values of </span></span><u><span>Integrity</span></u><span><span>, </span></span><u><span>Excellence</span></u><span><span>, and </span></span><u><span>Respect for People</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Position Description</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative </span><span>medicines </span><span>to patients around the world. </span><span>Lilly is </span><span>investing over $1 Billion to </span><span>build</span><span> a completely new, inspiring,</span><span> environmentally conscious,</span><span> and highly automated campus</span><span> in Concord, North Carolina</span><span>. This brand</span><span>-new campus will </span><span>utilize</span><span> the latest technology to increase the company’s</span><span> </span><span>capacity</span><span> in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging</span><span> operations</span><span>.</span><span> This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to </span><span>build </span><span>and </span><span>operate</span><span> a new site. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>If you ever wanted to </span><span>have a direct impact </span><span>build</span><span>ing</span><span> a team’s culture and in how the team </span><span>operates</span><span>, now is the perfect opportunity</span><span>!</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br /><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>During the project phase, the </span></span><span><span>Parenteral (PAR)</span><span> </span></span><span><span>Operators</span><span> (Entry to Lead roles)</span><span> will support start up activities </span><span>required</span><span> to bring the area into service</span><span> which may include </span></span><span><span>formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection</span></span><span><span>. They</span><span> will</span><span> become </span><span>the experts</span><span> within their assigned area and educate their team in</span><span> the</span><span> proper operation of the facility. </span><span>Th</span><span>e Expert and Lead</span><span> role</span><span>s</span><span> </span><span>are</span><span> expected to become </span><span>the leaders </span><span>for the </span></span><span><span>PAR</span></span><span><span> equipment and process and will </span><span>lead the training of </span><span>new staff</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span><span>This position will require travel </span><span>(</span><span>2</span><span>-4</span><span> week</span><span> </span><span>trips </span><span>and/or</span><span> </span><span>3-</span><span>9</span><span> month</span><span> short term assignments) </span><span>domestically with the opportunity </span><span>for</span><span> travel internationally to collaborate</span><span>, train with,</span><span> and learn from sites who </span><span>currently </span><span>produce our medicines. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>After project phase </span><span>is complete,</span><span> this role will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> </span><span>ensuring continuous supply of our medicines</span><span> by; </span><span>expertly </span><span>running the process, </span><span>troubleshooting,</span><span> and collaborating cross-functionally, </span><span>and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Senior and Lead Operators </span><span>will </span><span>coordinate daily activities to meet </span><span>capacity</span><span> plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a site leader and expert</span><span> </span><span>at our growing site,</span><span> </span><span>you’ll</span><span> have significant opportunities for </span><span>growth into </span><span>future leadership and technical rol</span><span>es</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Integrity</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide</span><span> leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring </span><span>high level</span><span> of safety, quality, and productivity to </span><span>maintain</span><span> reliable supply of products to patients.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Responsible for </span><span>maintaining</span><span> a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through </span><span>demonstrated</span><span> knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.</span></span><span> </span><b><span> </span></b></p></li></ul><p><b><span>Excellence</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Operate the equipment and</span><span> perform activities</span><span> as </span><span>required</span><span> to meet production schedule.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Assists</span><span> in checking execution documentation (</span><span>Electronic Batch Record</span><span>, SAP, Cleaning Logs)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Drives key departmental </span><span>objectives</span><span> including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>Respect for People</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the </span></span><span><span>PAR</span><span> areas</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Key liaison between operation</span><span>s</span><span> and support functions. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Education, Experience, and Skills</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We have several levels open for Operator which are based on the experience and education you bring. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Minimum education: </span><span>High School Diploma or GED</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to effectively communicate (</span><span>electronically, </span><span>written and verbal)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Flexibility</span><span> - </span><span>the ability to troubleshoot </span><span>and triage challenges</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Computer </span><span>proficiency</span><span> (desktop software</span><span>, MS office</span><span>)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span>A valid <span>driver's</span> license</span></p></li><li><p>Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness</p></li><li><p>Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity</p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>Time Commitments and Work Authorization</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>In operation, must have the a</span><span>bility to work 6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to work overtime as </span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, </span><span>etc.</span><span>)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span>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 </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Experience with</span><span>, completion of,</span><span> or understanding of:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>(Senior and Lead roles) </span><span>Leadership and the ability to train / educate team member</span><span>s</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>STEM degree or certifications</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Aseptic filling, </span><span>single use</span><span> assemblies, isolator technology</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience</span><span> in</span><span> </span><span>operations or manufacturing environments</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>P</span><span>harmaceutical</span><span>, medical device</span><span> or food processing industries</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>H</span><span>ighly automated equipment</span><span> </span></span><span><span>(</span><span>inspection, </span><span>packaging, filling, assembly, </span><span>etc</span><span>)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>SAP, Electronic Batch Records</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:left">Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (<a target="_blank" href="https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation"><span><span><span class="WCO0">https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation</span></span></span></a>) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is</p>$17.30 - $38.08<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:left">Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">#WeAreLilly</p>
Eli Lilly and Company
PHARMACEUTICAL
Biologics Discovery
LocationINDIANAPOLIS, IN
Employees43,000
Open Jobs838
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