Technician - Visual Inspection Operations

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 the understanding and management of disease, and support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first and seek individuals determined to make life better for people worldwide.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, 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 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.

• During the project phase, the Visual Inspection Technician will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring inspection lines into service using semi-automated and automated technology, and support site operational readiness activities.
• Become a subject matter expert for the inspection equipment/process with potential for development into a Line Lead or other leadership role.
• The role may require domestic travel with the possibility of international travel based on program need.
• After project completion, the role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to inspect syringes and will model current Good Manufacturing Practices while ensuring safety compliance.
• Support the Line Lead in developing operators and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Perform inspections on product to identify defects and complete required training and qualification requirements.

• Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during the project phase.
• Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure product quality.
• Support leadership on the manufacturing floor by maintaining safety, quality, and productivity to ensure reliable product supply to patients.
• Proactively monitor documentation and product quality; properly document all activities and report issues to supervision.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor and support leadership during troubleshooting.
• Drive key departmental objectives including improving safety, reducing deviations, increasing productivity, and ensuring training compliance.
• Perform inspections on product to identify defects.

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

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• 2+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or equivalent regulated industry
• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Experience with semi-automated and automated visual inspection equipment
• Experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology
• 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) and 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 and a yearly vision exam for acuity and color, with or without corrective lenses

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