Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Eli Lilly and Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work-but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Organization Overview
At Eli Lilly & Co, 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.
Position Description:
The Engineer - IAPI - Central Cell Bank is an engineering associate position in our cell bank manufacturing facility at the Lilly Technology Center in Indianapolis. This engineer will actively contribute to the Network TSMS and IAPI organizations by providing process engineering support for the GMP manufacturing of commercial cell banks and development bioassays.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
- Understand the interaction of the equipment and scientific principles required for manufacturing and cryogenic storage of working and master cell banks.
- Work with internal and external Engineering vendors and Maintenance staff to ensure reliable cGMP manufacturing.
- Provide technical support for non-routine (e.g., deviation) investigations.
- Be capable of preparing relevant technical documents, such as: Equipment Qualifications, Change Control Plans, Deviation Investigations, Protocols, Summary Reports, and Procedures with Good Documentation Practices
- Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements, including capital expansions and technical projects.
- Work within cross-functional teams in a positive fashion to implement process team objectives and deliver on business plan and quality objectives.
- Provide system oversight for various process control and accessories as primary or backup system custodian, as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in scientific disciplines of Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, decision making, multi-tasking, ability to influence groups, communication skills, computer skills, and problem solving.
Other Information:
- No certifications required.
- Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
Additional Information:
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Travel 0 - 10%
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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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$67,500 - $151,800Full-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.