Production Operator

Eli Lilly and Company

Manufacturing Operator at Lilly's Medicine Foundry actively supporting start-up activities and ensuring production of API molecules. Expertise in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics is required with travel for collaboration.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while effectively managing production activities. Capable of collaborating with teams across domestic and international sites to enhance operational efficiency.

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API Manufacturing ExperienceProduction Process ManagementCompliance AdherenceSafety and Quality AssuranceTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Equipment OperationProduction MonitoringUnit Operations ManagementProcess OptimizationQuality Control

Soft Skills

Team EducationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED

Industry Keywords

Small MoleculeHybridBiologicsAPIsProduction Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

actively supports start-up activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service
becomes an expert in their assigned area, Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics, and educates the team on the proper operation of the facility
requires domestic and international travel to collaborate, train, and learn from sites that currently produce APIs
directly oversees the production of API molecules after completion of project phase
ensures a safety-first, quality-always approach while managing a production process encompassing diverse unit operations and manufacturing skills
supports daily activities to meet production plans by adhering to compliance requirements, operating processes and equipment, performing daily monitoring, and maintaining good operating conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma/GED
2+ years of API manufacturing experience required.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)