About this role
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role you will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, and other laboratory functions as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine product and packaging release testing including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone etc.
- Perform routine testing to support the plant functions including, but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, personnel monitoring, etc.
- Perform incoming testing for materials, including growth promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for biological indicators.
- Perform microbial identification using the WID-MID software®.
- Review data when required.
- Participate in basic laboratory support functions, such as cleaning, preparing materials and glassware for testing.
- Provide support for validations, method transfer and/or project work.
- Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
- Provide support in internal and external audits.
- Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the lab.
- Apply required cGMP regulations, data integrity and internal procedures.
- Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
- Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
- Willing to work as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions. As well as work independently using established methods and procedures.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, or a related area preferred
Work Experience
- 1+ years of experience in a similar role preferred
- Experience in a cGMP environment preferred
- Experience with lab instrumentation preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Fluent in English.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
- Physical ability and willingness to wear proper gowning for work in an ISO 5 compliant particulate cleanroom environment
- Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
- Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
- Read and interpret data, information and documents
- Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
- Must be able to follow directions, multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
- Ability to make independent and sound judgments
- Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems #LI-AP1 #LI-ONSITE
Shift
1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.
Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- In this role, you will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release, including environmental monitoring and water testing. You will also assist in laboratory support functions and participate in audits and problem resolution.
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