Title:  Lab Analyst, Chemical/Analytical

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.  

Shift Pattern: Day and evening shifts

Job Summary:

Perform all required testing in the Chemistry Lab including raw material, finished goods, maintenance of lab equipment, participate in lab projects. Provide guidance and support to other analysts and laboratory management as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform physical, chromatographic and chemical testing to support the plant functions including but not limited to product release, raw material analysis, compendia testing.
• Lead, prepare and execute lab projects such as Method Transfers, Verifications, Validations and Equipment Qualifications.
• Prepare Lab data for trends, technical reports, investigational reports and make recommendations based on data analysis.
• Create and maintain Control forms, SOIs, and general lab documentation.
• Support the Lab supervisor in internal, corporate and customer audits
• Lead and participate in problem solving teams in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the Chemistry lab.
• Act as technical expert to support other analysts, functions and project teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
• Provide training and guidance to other analysts as appropriate. 
• Develop a higher level of knowledge and skill with current and new analytical technology and techniques
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and contribution to Improvement of Safety in the Laboratory.

Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Degree in Chemistry or science related discipline

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years experience in a similar role (Chemistry / QC testing) within the pharmaceutical / medical devices / manufacturing industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding and hands on experience of analytical chromatography instrumentation and techniques (AA, LC, GC, IR) and compendia testing.
• Well experienced in a cGMP environment.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering lab-based projects
• Strong competence in IT & Technical document writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.