Technician - Visual Inspection

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 8, 2026

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. 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. 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 based on business 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. 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 Assist Supervisor in the development and training of shift operators. Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. Basic Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum 1-year relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion) 2 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry Additional Skills/Preferences: Demonstrated ability to train and coach others Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) Flexibility and problem-solving skills 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: Ability to conduct and qualify machine operation trainings, including defect detection for syringes. Must be able to stand for several hours and bend as needed for tasks such as equipment cleanings and line clearances. 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 Ability to pass an annual job fitness exam 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) $3,000 sign-on bonus Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources (Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law). WeAreLilly Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $17.30 - $38.08 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. WeAreLilly

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