105B Days Grade A/B Aseptic Operator

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 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.

Organization Overview:

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

The 105B Aseptic Operator role is a key part of the Operations team in Lilly’s Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site. 

Position Brand Description:

The operator is responsible for running a partially automated process in order to fill material within the Grade B/A space.  In addition to running the filling equipment, operators will be trained to prep the filling equipment utilized in the Grade B/A space including running parts washers, assembling and autoclaving. Other activities include collecting and using data from various computer systems for data analysis and documentation.  The area is regulated by quality, safety and environmental guidelines; therefore compliance with operating procedures is required.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Support qualification and validation activities as the 105B project progresses including sterilization and cleaning validation, aseptic waterfills, integrated process qualifications and media fills.
• Lilly is dedicated to the safety of our employees. We require our employees to maintain a safe work environment, work safely, and adhere to site safety policies and procedures.
• Execute ticket and procedure instructions, including collecting, recording, and using data to monitor and control the process.
• Promote Quality, learning, understanding, and strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cGMP guidelines, and good documentation practices.
• Identify abnormal processing conditions and escalate appropriately.
• Provide information to technical services, engineering, and automation to improve batch records, procedures, and automation.
• Maintain process/work areas in a clean and organized state and maintain good housekeeping documentation.
• Escalate processing issues to supervision in a timely manner.

Basic Requirements:

• Direct manufacturing experience operating automatic, manual, or semi-automated equipment in production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• This position requires that candidates meet the area-specific Functional Job Description
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Preferences:

• Work individually and with groups and provide thorough communication.
• Expected to learn and practice troubleshooting skills
• Ability to enter and collect data from various computer systems.
• Demonstrate technical skills, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and function as an effective team member
• Basic math skills.
• Experience with computer systems related to business applications.

Additional Information:

• This will be a day shift position.
• Eligible, if meets criteria, for Aseptic Bonus Tier 1
• Training may be conducted on day shift for a period of time (5 x 8s, or some other modified schedule) prior to being placed on shift
• Shift will start out (5 x 8's) and will transition to a 12 hour shifts in 3-2-2-3
• Some overtime work likely required.
• Employees are required to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.)
• Must be able to wear loose fitting respirators (in some areas)
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

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