Title: Working Student, Laboratory (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 75202

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Location:

Stolberg, NW, DE

Department: Laboratory

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

In this position, you will perform technical activities in a laboratory environment to analyze and test the electromechanical functionality of West products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manual evaluation of incubated agar media as part of bioburden testing and microbiological environmental monitoring
Documentation and processing of test results in SAP as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
Support in the preparation of reports, e.g. in-house flora lists
Preparation of samples for internal microbiological identification
Support in the administration of GxP documents, including provision and archiving
Internal and external communication, e.g. with laboratory services
GMP-compliant documentation of all work steps
Support with laboratory organization, material preparation and cleaning activities
Performance of additional supporting tasks as required

For candidates with completed vocational training or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant natural science field:

Execution of preparative activities for the determination of microbial counts in process water and incoming goods inspection
Execution of document reviews
Review of results according to the four-eyes principle
Release testing of finished products

Education

Ongoing studies in microbiology, biology, biotechnology or a comparable field of study

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Careful and structured working style
Interest in working in a regulated GMP environment
Proficient in MS Office
Good written and spoken German and English skills

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary for this position is €16,000.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

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.