Title:  Chemical Laboratory Apprentice (m/f/d)

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.  

Location: Eschweiler/ Stolberg, NRW, Germany

Number of jobs: 1
Contract details: Full-time, IHK training contract

We look forward to welcoming you as a chemical laboratory technician (m/f/d) from August 2024!
During your varied training as a chemical laboratory apprentice (m/f/d), you will work in various specialist areas of an innovative production company. You will be surrounded by experts in your field and have a future-oriented working environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Identification and characterization of substances
• Independent planning, implementation and recording of analytical measurement methods 
• Preparation of compounds according to different reaction types
• Cleaning the preparations including purity determination
• Documentation and evaluation of your measurement results

What you need:

• At a minimum very good secondary school leaving certificate 
• Enjoy the subjects of chemistry, mathematics and physics 
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Scientific understanding and interest
• Reliability, willingness to learn and ability to work in a team 
• Mobility
• Quality-conscious action

What we offer you:

• High chances of being taken on in a sustainable industry
• Attractive training allowance
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus and company pension scheme
• 30 days vacation per year
• Further training and development opportunities 

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.