Environmental Monitoring Technician

Branchburg, NJ

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.


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 for new external hires


For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.


The Environmental Monitoring technician provides direct support to manufacturing area by conducting EM using aseptic technique and in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). 

  • Perform routine, non-routine, and process environmental monitoring responsibilities as it relates to the QC Microbiology group.
  • Execute job functions in classified and non-classified areas in manufacturing.
  • Ensure samples are maintained at proper storage conditions and sample traceability is maintained.
  • Perform routine QC tasks such as lab equipment maintenance and cleaning of equipment and laboratory following procedures.
  • Perform microbiological plate reads and review of laboratory logbooks.
  • Trending of quality control data and authoring of quarterly trend reports.
  • Communicate quality control data with cross-functional groups in support of team projects.
  • Conduct quality investigations for EM excursions (including OOS results).
  • Assist with standard operating procedure (SOP) reviews per management’s direction.
  • Apply acceptable cGMP practices during execution of all work tasks.


Basic Requirements:  

  • HS diploma with previous related experience OR Associates degree.
  • Good working knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred.


Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred.
  • Cleanroom gowning experience preferred.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and achieve problem resolution with minimal supervision.
  • Employees must be flexible working various shifts and call in time to support business needs as required.


Additional Information:

  • Travel not required.
  • Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
  • Works independently with moderate supervisory guidance and update supervisor of progress on a regular basis.
  • Collection of samples will involve climbing, standing, stooping, and squatting.
  • Adhering to site-specific safety requirements and PPE (hard hats, safety shoes, etc.).
  • Location: Branchburg, NJ.


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 ( [email protected] ) 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.


Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.


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