Process Technician - Filling (Night Shift)

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Overview:

The first of Lilly’s new manufacturing plant network is in Durham, North Carolina. The site is dedicated to the production of incretin products. The manufacturing plant consists of formulation, filling, inspection, device assembly, and packaging operations.

Responsibilities:

Filling Technician is responsible for the safe and compliant daily execution of filling activities to produce pre-filled syringes.  The Filling Technician is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and to work with a team to ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards. This role will require flexibility to support multiple filling lines with a changing team dynamic. The roles will also support PFS9 isolator start up.

Key Objectives

• 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.
• Execute documentation of process tasks adhering to ALCOA+ principles.
• Execute material movement, cleaning, part install, line monitoring, navigate electronic systems to complete tasks, and any task designated by the supervisor.
• Stand for extended hours and lift material overhead to support isolator activities.
• Support PFS9 activities in commissioning and qualification and to commercial production.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and apply logic to problem solve unexpected events.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule) and work overtime as required and planned by the supervisor.
• Ability to gown in a classified space, work in restrictive gowning/environment.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)
• Basic computer skills for electronic batch record interface and training execution/documentation
• BioWorks Certificate or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications
• Previous experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology, utilizing solution filling equipment and/or isolator technology
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to travel for training, potential travel is <5% of the year

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