Process Technician - Visual Inspection; Night Shift

Process Technician - Visual Inspection (Night Shift)

Path/Level: B1

Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD (United States)

Job Profiles: Manufacturing-Process-B1-Prod Oper, Manufacturing-Process-B2-Prod Oper, Manufacturing-Process-B3-Prod Oper

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discover and bring life‑changing medicines, improve disease management, and give back to 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.

• 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, the Visual Inspection Technician will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring inspection lines, utilizing semi‑automated and automated technology, into service and support site operational readiness activities. This role includes the opportunity to become a subject‑matter expert for inspection equipment/process with potential for development into a Line Lead or other leadership role. Domestic travel may be required, with potential for international travel based on program need.

After project phase completion, the role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to inspect syringes. The Technician is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards, support the Line Lead in operator development and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

• 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 SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure product quality.
• Support leadership on the manufacturing floor by ensuring high safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply.
• Proactively monitor documentation and product quality; properly document all activities and report issues to supervision.
• Act as reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Drive departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, enhancing productivity, and ensuring training compliance.

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

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• 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 with 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.

• Position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site; during the project phase the working environment is flexible with the ability to work remotely as needed.
• May require a short duration assignment (1‑2 months) in Indianapolis for device knowledge and global contacts. Short international travel (less than 1 month) may also be required.
• Must wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.).
• Must work 12‑hour night shifts on a 2‑2‑3 schedule.
• Must work overtime as required.
• Must travel during the project phase and