Title:  Associate Scientist, Raw Materials

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?  

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Job Summary:

In this role, you are responsible for executing testing for both internal and external customers in a cGMP environment. A specific focus is given to support raw materials testing for West domestic and international manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient with basic established techniques, equipment, and/or test methods while following standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
• With guidance, assist in completing projects from initiation through completion. 
• Actively participate in and complete all appropriate training tasks in a timely manner. 
• Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Participate in lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and metrics.
• Make rational and sound decisions at an individual level.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Follow required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.
• Possess ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Candidates must possess self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS in a relevant scientific field. 
• Entry Level

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• cGMP
• Quality Control environment
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures 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:

• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time

Physical and Mental Requirements:

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

• Effective dexterity to 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)

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.