Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) - #944249

Description

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

As a part of the team at the Germany Laboratory located in Stolberg, you are responsible for the release of the manufactured finished goods. In your role as Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), you will conduct examinations of finished products and testing to maintain cleanrooms in our microbiological laboratory. Consequently, you are tasked with upholding our high-quality standards and ensuring the timely delivery of products to our customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct release tests on finished goods and raw materials according to the specified testing methods, specifications, and pharmacopoeias.
• Independently perform chemical analyses as part of quality control (including UV, IR, HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, etc.).
• Document test results in compliance with GMP standards, both paper-based and digitally.
• Data entry and management in SAP.
  
  

Education

• Successfully completed training as a chemical laboratory technician or chemical-technical assistant.
  
  

Work Experience

• Initial professional experience in a comparable position.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good computer application skills (MS Office).
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is advantageous.
• Reliability, resilience, and teamwork abilities.
• Meticulous and independent working style.
• Good English language skills, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to work in a shift system is desirable.
• Desirable: Class B driver's license.
  
  

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.