Associate Analyst, Lab

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

About the role

At West, we’re a dedicated team 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 U.S. Government during World War II. 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.

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.

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 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.
• Work as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions.
• Work independently using established methods and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, or a related area preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Experience with lab instrumentation preferred.
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.
• Travel: up to 5% (approximately 13 business days per year).
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment.
• 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 to enable planning, prioritization, and achievement of goals.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Ability 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.

Schedule

2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm), Monday through Friday.