Technician - Visual Inspection Operations

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, and we are 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.

• 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)

• During the project phase, 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.
• After project phase completion, be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to inspect syringes. Model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards. Support the Line Lead in development of operators and identification of opportunities for operational improvement.
• Perform inspections on product to identify defects.
• 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.
• Provide key support for leadership during troubleshooting, functioning as a reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Drive departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.

• Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during 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.
• Key support for leadership during troubleshooting, functioning as a reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Drive departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Perform inspections on product to identify defects.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)

• 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

• The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site
• 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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $17.30 – $38.08.

Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual…