Job Description
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.
Position Description:
The QC Chemistry Lead Technician position participates in analytical testing of cGMP material. This role will document and report cGMP data and adhere to all regulatory requirements. The role also supports technical issues, applies technical knowledge to advance laboratory process knowledge and optimization, and identifies and investigates non-conformance issues.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods including chromatography (LC/GC), Karl Fischer, wet chemistry, and related support activities per established procedures or protocols.
Perform data entry and review own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and cGMP requirements.
Second Person Verify (SPV) analytical data of other technicians within the laboratory.
Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), maintain constant inspection-readiness, and ensure that data integrity is maintained at all times.
Recognize when deviation from procedures has occurred and initiate appropriate investigation.
Lead troubleshooting of equipment and methods.
Lead and perform investigations as required, including coordinating with peers and adjacent teams to drive resolution.
Maintain expert understanding of work processes in own job and adjacent team work.
Challenge the status quo and recommend alternative solutions to improve laboratory operations and analytical performance.
Train and mentor others within the laboratory and coordinate the work of others as needed.
Perform routine equipment qualifications, calibrations, and maintenance through execution of well-defined protocols.
Lead small, local analytical chemistry projects or assist with larger projects.
Act as a change agent to influence others to support and drive improvements within the team and across related teams.
Identify techniques to increase laboratory productivity and exceed internal and external customer requirements.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
Maintain laboratory to high standard of operation and support a constant state of inspection-readiness.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.
Follow Lilly standards for CCI/Lean and lead or support departmental and site continuous improvement initiatives.
Share technical information and best practices within the area and with adjacent teams.
Basic Requirements:
Associate degree (2-year college degree) in a science field such as biotechnology, chemistry, or analytical technology with 5+ years of demonstrated relevant cGMP experience in an analytical QC laboratory setting. OR High School Diploma with 10+ years of demonstrated relevant cGMP experience in an analytical QC laboratory setting.
Strong understanding of cGMPs and regulatory standards and requirements for analytical laboratory functions.
Demonstrated ability to lead troubleshooting and investigation activities in a regulated laboratory environment.
Excellent written and oral communication, troubleshooting and investigative, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated strong math and documentation skills.
Proficiency with computer systems, including LIMS, instrument-specific applications, and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety-required equipment.
Additional Preferences:
Analytical chemistry or QC laboratory experience required, including hands-on experience with chromatography (LC/GC), Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry methods.
Previous experience with deviation processes.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and train other technicians.
Experience leading small projects or troubleshooting investigations.
Other Information:
Must complete applicable Learning Plan for a QC Lead Technician.
Role will be in support of 24-hour operations, requiring shifts that cover days, nights, and weekends.
Overtime, as needed to meet business needs and requirements.
Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$20.55 - $42.31Full-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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