Lilly

Operator - Clinical Trials Operation

US, Indianapolis IN Full time

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Position Overview:

CT Parenteral is expanding internal manufacturing capabilities to support early‑phase clinical trials through increased parenteral formulation and vial/syringe filling capacity. This Operator position supports the B358 Clinical Trial Parenteral Manufacturing Facility.
The role reports to the CT Leader, Parenteral Operations and supports ongoing clinical trial manufacturing operator. The Operator will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality production of parenteral drug product.

Responsibilities:

  • Manufacture and inspect parenteral drug products in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

  • Support operations across multiple functional areas, including:

    • Formulation

    • Filling (vial and syringe)

    • Component preparation

    • Visual inspection

  • Perform equipment and room setup, operation, cleaning, and sanitization in aseptic and non‑aseptic environments

  • Execute material handling activities, including shipping, receiving, and inventory control

  • Accurately document all manufacturing and inspection activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Adhere to all safety policies and actively contribute to a safe work environment

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

  • Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance requirements

  • Execute aseptic and non‑aseptic operations according to approved procedures

  • Ensure product quality through consistent application of GMPs and quality systems

  • Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation

  • Support ongoing operation of the B358 CT Parenteral facility

Basic Requirements:

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Manufacturing experience

  • Strong understanding of quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment

  • Ability to work in an aseptic manufacturing environment

  • Ability to wear required safety and cleanroom personal protective equipment

  • Must pass required eye examination and not be color blind

  • Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new systems

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team across exempt and non‑exempt roles

  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off‑shifts as required

  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences:

  • Experience with commissioning, qualification and validation activities preferred

  • Experience working in an aseptic manufacturing environment preferred

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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

$17.30 - $34.38

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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