Title:  Scientist

This role is onsite in nature and is located in Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile radius to the job location or willing to relocate.

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 are responsible for executing testing for both internal and external customers in a cGMP environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• An expert in basic established techniques, equipment, and/or test methods while following standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
• Proficient with complicated techniques, equipment, and/or test methods.
• Independently complete projects from initiation through completion. 
• Actively participate in and complete all appropriate training tasks in a timely manner. 
• Provide training on basic established techniques and/or test methods.
• Author basic work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Participate in and complete simple 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.

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS in biology, chemistry, or other relevant scientific field. 
• Minimum 2 years in a related field and a cGMP environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• cGMP
• 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.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• 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.
• Physical ability and willingness to wear proper gowning for work in an ISO 5 compliant particulate cleanroom environment.  
• 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).

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