Visual Inspection Operations Technician

Overview 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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve understanding and management of disease, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first and seek individuals 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. We also 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. Key Objectives Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during the project phase. Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures, contributing 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 a high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. Proactively monitor documentation and product quality; properly document all activities and report issues to supervision. Serve as a reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor during troubleshooting and support leadership as needed. Drive key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. Basic Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year relevant experience (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion) Additional Skills/Preferences 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 Additional Information The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site and during the project phase will allow for a flexible working environment with the ability to periodically work remotely based on the project phase and site activities. Position may require a short duration assignment of 1-2 months in Indianapolis to establish device knowledge, global contacts, and production support. May require short ( 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 the Project Phase and less than 5% after startup. Ability to pass an annual job fitness exam. ElI Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources (View email address on click.appcast.io) for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests as part of the application process only. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. As a condition of employment, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company where required by law. This may be subject to applicable law. Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated wage for this position is $17.30 - $34.38. Full-time equivalent employees will be eligible for a company bonus and Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, and well-being programs. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion. #WeAreLilly #J-18808-Ljbffr