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Position Overview
The Sterility Assurance Scientist helps ensure our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of cleanliness and contamination control. This role supports and improves site programs related to sterility assurance and provides technical guidance in areas such as:
- Environmental monitoring
- Contamination control
- Aseptic (sterile) processing techniques
- Cleanroom gowning practices
- Cleaning and sanitization (including disinfectant effectiveness)
At the Principal level, this role also leads technical strategy, provides guidance to the Parenteral Process Team, mentors team members, and supports broader company initiatives related to sterility assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support and guidance for sterility assurance programs on the manufacturing floor
Support or lead activities such as:
- Airflow testing
- Environmental monitoring (EM)
- Aseptic process simulations (APS)
- Cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection
- Cleanroom gowning and aseptic practices
Help develop and improve contamination control strategies and facility monitoring programs
Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
Support or lead investigations into contamination or sterility-related issues
Participate in internal and external audits
Write, review, and approve technical documents and change controls
Work cross-functionally to meet quality and business objectives
Senior-level additional responsibilities:
- Lead development of contamination control strategies and cleaning/sanitization programs
- Support gowning and aseptic technique programs
Principal-level additional responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for Environmental Monitoring (EM) and/or Aseptic Process Simulation (APS) programs
- Review data, write reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Mentor team members and contribute to site-wide and external sterility initiatives
- Apply risk management to evaluate contamination risks (microbial, endotoxin, particulate)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in cGMP manufacturing (e.g., quality, validation, operations, or technical services) preferred
- Understanding of sterile manufacturing and contamination control principles
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
- 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
Preferred Skills
- Able to work in cleanroom environments and wear required PPE
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Good organization and time management
- Experience analyzing and trending data
Additional Information
- May need to support off-shift issues occasionally
- Primary location: Kenosha County, WI
- Up to 10% travel
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.
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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
$66,000 - $171,600
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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