Lead Specialist - Inspection Test Set

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 11, 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. Organization Overview At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Position Brand Description: The Lead Specialist- Inspection Test Set will work in the Central Technical Services team supporting Parenteral products for sites in the US, EU, and China. The primary purpose of the position is to fabricate defect kits, which are used throughout the network for inspection qualifications for people and equipment. These product defect kits are a representation of potential product defects (i.e. particles, glass defects, seal defects) that may exist across different sterile product presentations (i.e. vials, cartridges, syringes). The position is hands-on, detail-oriented, and uses low impact equipment to fabricate unique product-specific defect scenarios. The Lead Specialist will focus on constructing and maintaining these Inspection Test Sets according to instructions and abiding by the Lilly culture of integrity, excellence, and respect for people. Responsibilities Key Objectives / Deliverables: Adhere to Eli Lilly Manufacturing and Quality safety policies and procedures; contribute to a safe work environment. Fabricate product presentation test sets according to instructions and schedule. Adherence to standard operating procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety policies / procedures. Basic Requirements: 2 year degree or 4 years Pharmaceutical Industry work experience in Laboratory, Science, Engineering, or Visual Inspection 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. Additional Preferences: Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Must pass a post offer physical exam. Strong attention to detail in carrying out instructions. Technical detail and hand dexterity to be able to manipulate and form small particles and defects. Basic math skills, including the evaluation of the results of this data. Basic computer skills, used to monitor equipment status, document production activities, the capability to learn in more detail. Excellent documentation skills. Proven teamwork and working in close proximity and in conjunction with team. Must pass eye exam and not be color blind. Able to pass Inspection qualifications. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all Health and Safety Corporate and site goals. Experience with GMPs. Fabrication experience, such as assembly, lab experience,3D printing, laser, microscope, working with different materials and instructions to achieve desired results. Autonomous; upon provided instruction the ability to self-guide work and complete in a quality and timely manner. Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Manual, automated, and semi-automated inspection experience. Primary role will not be residing within manufacturing environment, but primary resides within a clean technical work area. Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc). Primary role is day-shift, Monday-Friday, but must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when required. This job specification 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 specification. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. 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 $28.84 - $46.54 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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