Filling Technician - Night Shift

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization 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 35,000 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.

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked tirelessly to discover medicines that make life better.

These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges.

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 a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up.

Responsibilities :

During the project phase, the Filling Technician (Night Shift) will support commissioning / qualification activities required to bring filling lines, utilizing isolator technology, into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities.

This role includes the opportunity to become a subject matter expert for the filling equipment / process with the potential for development into a Line Lead or other leadership role.

This position will 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 fill syringes.

The Filling Technician (Night Shift) is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) 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 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 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
• Assist Supervisor in development and training of shift operators.
• Drives 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 :

• Demonstrated ability to train and coach others
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
• 3+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry
• Scientific / technical degrees or certifications
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience utilizing solution filling equipment and / or isolator technology
• Previous experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information :

• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on Nights (2-2-3 schedule)This position will start on day shift (M-F schedule and 2-2-3 schedule) for a minimum of 3-6 months prior to transitioning to 12-hour night shif
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel up to 50% during Project Phase and

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.

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