Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
Eli Lilly and Company
August 21, 2026
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Manufacturing Operator (Lebanon Advanced Therapies, LP2)
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine GMP manufacturing activities in Cell Culture, Downstream Purification, and Fill & Finish.
- Support equipment qualification, develop site operations procedures, and set up production areas during startup.
- Execute production activities under the shift supervisor after startup.
- Produce advanced therapies in a cleanroom safely and with quality.
- Coordinate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Plant Maintenance for on-time release.
- Participate in commissioning/qualification and process validation; collaborate with maintenance, equipment vendors, and QA.
- Safely work with BSL-2 materials per site biologics safety program.
- Document production in digital manufacturing batch records and follow cGMP/cGLP; maintain electronic records/logbooks.
- Follow gowning requirements; provide clear verbal/written reports.
- Ensure equipment performance/safety standards; maintain validated equipment readiness.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Direct manufacturing experience with automatic, manual, and semi-automated equipment.
- Authorization to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Preferences:
- 3+ years pharmaceutical cleanroom experience; drug substance experience (bioreactors, Sums, TFFs, purification).
- Technical problem-solving, strong oral/written communication, organization, attention to detail.
- Ability to learn digital systems; understanding and adherence to GMP; safety/environment compliance.
Other Info:
- Day shift during startup; rotating 4x10 hour shifts when operational; some overtime; focus 4–6 hours.
Comp/Benefits (if eligible):
- Wage: $17.30–$34.38. Company bonus for full-time equivalents. Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being programs.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine GMP manufacturing activities in Cell Culture, Downstream Purification, and Fill & Finish.
- Support equipment qualification, develop site operations procedures, and set up production areas during startup.
- Execute production activities under the shift supervisor after startup.
- Produce advanced therapies in a cleanroom safely and with quality.
- Coordinate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Plant Maintenance for on-time release.
- Participate in commissioning/qualification and process validation; collaborate with maintenance, equipment vendors, and QA.
- Safely work with BSL-2 materials per site biologics safety program.
- Document production in digital manufacturing batch records and follow cGMP/cGLP; maintain electronic records/logbooks.
- Follow gowning requirements; provide clear verbal/written reports.
- Ensure equipment performance/safety standards; maintain validated equipment readiness.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Direct manufacturing experience with automatic, manual, and semi-automated equipment.
- Authorization to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Preferences:
- 3+ years pharmaceutical cleanroom experience; drug substance experience (bioreactors, Sums, TFFs, purification).
- Technical problem-solving, strong oral/written communication, organization, attention to detail.
- Ability to learn digital systems; understanding and adherence to GMP; safety/environment compliance.
Other Info:
- Day shift during startup; rotating 4x10 hour shifts when operational; some overtime; focus 4–6 hours.
Comp/Benefits (if eligible):
- Wage: $17.30–$34.38. Company bonus for full-time equivalents. Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being programs.