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SMDD Drug Product Pilot Plant Technician

Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

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.

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

17.30 - $39.06

Responsibilities :

  • Understands and follows corporate, and departmental procedures, including good manufacturing practices, safety, and other applicable regulations.
  • Helps ensure that people, and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed.
  • Needs to have a strong mechanical aptitude. Specialist will be required to assemble and disassemble machinery for processing of materials.
  • Makes interpretations of data generated and suggest subsequent experimentation.
  • Offers ways to improve the efficiency of time utilization, equipment design and configurations and process improvements
  • Ability to accurately dispense material as requested without supervision.
  • Can accurately execute written and verbal directions, including material testing, complex experimental designs and / or process scaling up to pilot plant level.
  • Plans own work schedule and operates with minimal supervision, level of independence increases with experience in the salary class and equipment familiarity.
  • Capable of carrying out multiple daily activities in parallel.
  • Keeps accurate documentation including proper use of laboratory notebooks or pilot plant executable records, provides written summaries for supervision, when requested.
  • Summarizes, prepares, and tabulates data and coordinates activities with other laboratories and support groups.
  • Has basic understanding of computer systems and programs for the development project activities.  Familiar with control or automation systems such as Delta V.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills and works well in a team environment.
  • Specialist will be required to Clean room gowning, wear respirators and safety equipment during processing and cleaning of equipment / rooms.  ​
  • Knows the processes used for the manufacture of drug substance and / or solid oral drug products.
  • Can operate most pilot scale equipment used in the division.
  • Has the knowledge and experience in the set-up and operation of most tablet testing instrumentation.
  • Has a knowledge operation for a variety of chemical processes.
  • Can operate most process optimization equipment in the technology laboratories such as roller compactor, wet granulators, tablet presses, coating operations, and encapsulation equipment, etc.
  • Trains and guides others in equipment operation and processing technique.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of appropriate analytical methodologies.

Basic Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
  • Additional Skills :

  • Demonstrated learning agility to operate a variety of new equipment, systems, etc.
  • Experience in the handling of controlled drugs.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Must have reasonable computer skills to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate, both written and verbal, across levels and function.
  • Strong organization skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects, request, including planning, leading and implementing.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated initiative to solve problems, troubleshoot issues and learn new processes and computer system applications.
  • Teamwork / interpersonal skills.
  • Post-secondary education is preferred.
  • Additional Information

  • 100% on site work (no remote work)
  • Location : Indianapolis, IN.
  • Travel : None
  • Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https : / / careers.lilly.com / us / en / workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

    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 status.

    Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include : Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

    Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and / or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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