Chemist/Biologist - QC - Equipment

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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.

This role will provide equipment lifecycle management support to the Parenteral QCL. Main support functions include specifying and purchasing equipment; authoring EQ packages, leading the EQ process, and providing daily operational support of laboratory equipment by ensuring the equipment is maintained in a qualified state of compliance. The position requires an understanding of corporate quality systems, a detail oriented mentality with an understanding of analytical/micro laboratory equipment, knowledge of lab methods to understand intended use of equipment and their failure modes effects. High-quality skills to include: equipment troubleshooting, ability to prioritize, written and verbal communication, decision making, interpersonal skills, computer applications, problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Author equipment qualification/validation protocols for the QCL.

• Technical review and execution of qualification/validation protocols.

• Recommend and specify equipment purchases based on user requirements.

• Communicate with other functions and external vendors regarding qualification issues and key operational objectives.

• Act as liaison between the building scheduler, maintenance shops and lab personnel to schedule preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment.

• Responsible for design and execution of laboratory CSV initiatives, System Administrator duties, system upgrades, and data integrity.

• Apply knowledge of quality principles, GMPs, federal regulations, corporate standards and practices and local procedures in the development of qualification/validation protocols and equipment lifecycle management.

• Interact effectively with customers, support groups and development.

• Network with other areas to understand best practices, share knowledge, assist in global meetings and web seminars, and to ensure customer needs are met.

• Influence improvements and streamline quality systems relating to equipment.

• Serve as equipment expert and technical resource in the review of technical documents.

• Act as subject matter experts and originators of change controls.

• Originate and investigate TrackWise CAPA records.

• Interact with Global Quality Lab Equipment function to set global corporate policy regarding equipment.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and coordinate work to meet customers' needs.

• Demonstrate problem solving and investigative skills.

• Ability to make decisions based on knowledge, experience, best practices and requirements.

• Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal direction.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in scientific field related to the lab preferred

• At least 2 years laboratory experience in QC or development lab with emphasis on laboratory equipment.

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

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience supporting laboratory equipment in a GMP environment

• Working knowledge of CMMS, SmartLab/LUNA, Empower, TrackWise, Regulus

Other Information:

• Ability to work 8-hour days - Monday through Friday

• Ability to work overtime as required

• Ability to carry cell phone off shift and respond to operational issues as required

• Minimal travel required

• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant. Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

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