Scientist, Lab, 2nd Shift

Requisition ID: 68636

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Quality

Description:

This is a fully onsite position (5 days a week) working in our office at Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be living within a 50-mile commutable distance to the job location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time.

Who We Are:

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 be responsible for performing testing for both internal and external customers in a cGMP environment using various techniques and instrumentation. This role is 2nd shift work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform analysis using various techniques including established and experimental test methods

• ISO and USP/EP compendia

• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail required

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

• Experience in Helium Leak testing, O2/CO2/Moisture-pressure Headspace analysis, Vacuum Decay, Dye Ingress testing, Instron/Zwick testing, UV testing, Method Development and Validation

• Prepare technical reports, work Instructions, SOPs, study plans, and qualification documentation

• Manage projects from protocol to final report

• Train and certify analysts as appropriate

• Develop and Validate internal and external methods.

• Interact with internal and external clients as needed.

• Serve as a role model for positive leadership.

• Meet individual and departmental goals as required.

• Perform lab investigations, OOS and OOT as required

• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude

• Apply required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures

• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times

• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Other responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to performing testing in a cleanroom

Additional Requirements

• Job-related activities that require a physical activity such as standing in laboratory environment

• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

• Employee may be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) without assistance

• Job-related activities that require a mental skill or ability such as communication, quick decision making, interpreting data, reading or writing, public speaking, etc. (e.g., Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees; Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related technical degree

Work Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a GMP Laboratory

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

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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 and/or drug screening.