Analytical Technician - Military Veterans

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 35,000 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.

This position provides Analytical Instrumentation maintenance support within Indy Parenteral.  This position will focus on equipment uptime, calibration and reliability. The applicant will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Labs and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on Analytical Instrumentation and provide project support on lab related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot systems by understanding the analytical equipment and the related control systems. Able to run appropriate system diagnostics (e.g., HPLC’s, Climets, TOC analyzers, etc.).

• Perform basic and complex installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electronic and lab process instrumentation (e.g., HPLC’s, Climets, TOC analyzers, etc.).

• Perform basic and complex installations, preventive maintenance, and repair of "Analytical instrumentation" and microscopy systems. (e.g., Olympus, Fisher, Climet, etc.).

• Assist in basic and complex project work for initial setup and calibration (e.g., Particle Counters and Microbial Air Samplers, and high-pressure liquid chromatography)

• Operate complex electronic/pneumatic test equipment

• Operate basic electrical/pneumatic test equipment (e.g., flukes, signal generators, oscilloscopes, AMTEK, MKS).

• Provide analytical instrumentation support for the IQ/OQ part of projects.

• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in GMARS.

Basic Qualifications:

• Three years craftsman instrumentation experience in a regulatory environment.

• One year of (analytical) experience.

• High school diploma/GED

• 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. 

• Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.

Additional Skills Preferences:

• Associates Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Automation engineering

• Experience within a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred

• Ability to perform quality work without close supervision

• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., GMARS), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in providing a high-level of customer service

• Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities

• Ability to work in team environment.

• Track record of maintaining a neat and orderly work area (good housekeeping)

• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting process related equipment failures

• Good documentation practices and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Demonstrated record of maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Willingness to work outside of your craft, as required

Additional Information: 

• Individual must be able to comply with all building gowning and SOP requirements and be expected to perform in various areas within the Parenteral Site

• Must be willing to work overtime during peak periods (e.g. monthly shutdowns, etc.).  Schedule could change due to business needs for additional coverage during Shutdowns, training and peak vacation times.

• The applicant will be required to respond to off-hour or weekend call-in emergencies when necessary.

• US travel requirements are 5% or less. 

• The mobility and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

• The probability of working in confined spaces and Aseptic environments is also present in the Parenteral Plant.

• This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend annually for up to 4 years.

• Lilly manufacturing may periodically post full-time status jobs internally for all eligible FDE employees.

• This is a 10-hour (4) day shift job (6:15 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.) Monday -Thursday or Friday.  Schedule could change due to business needs for additional coverage during Shutdowns, training and peak vacation times.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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