Technician - Visual Inspection US: Research Triangle Park NC

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Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build the facility of the future from the ground up. 

Quick Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)

Responsibilities:

During the project phase, the Visual Inspection Technician will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring inspection lines, utilizing semi-automated and automated technology, into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities. This role includes the opportunity to become a subject matter expert for the inspection equipment/process with the potential for development into a Line Lead or other leadership role. This position may require domestic travel with the opportunity for international travel based on program need.
 

After project phase completion, this role will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment used to inspect syringes.  The Inspection Technician is expected to model current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards.  They will support the Line Lead in development of operators and identification of opportunities for operational improvement.

As part of this role the Visual Inspection Technician will be responsible for performing inspections on product to identify defects. To perform this job function the Inspection Technician is expected to be able to complete specific training and qualification requirements.

Key Objectives

• Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during project phase.
• 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 the 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.
• Key support for leadership during troubleshooting, functions as reliable point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Perform inspection on product to identify defects

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• 2+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry
• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience utilizing semi-automated and automated visual inspection equipment
• Previous experience with pre-filled syringe (PFS) technology
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch records
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information:

• The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel during Project Phase and < 5% after startup
• Ability to pass an annual job fitness exam
• This role requires passing a yearly vision exam for acuity and color, with or without corrective lenses.

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