West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 week ago
Senior Lab Technician, R&D
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives with a history of delivering life-saving injectable medicines. The R&D Laboratory Technician will support the R&D lab team in test sample builds, engineering, and design verification testing, while managing lab and inventory tasks.
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Responsibilities
Performs and documents engineering and verification testing activities for a product (or product family)
Proficient in laboratory test equipment operation and accustomed to using current Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Assists the engineering team in the development of test methods, work instructions, and other documentation as required
Prepares test samples according to work instructions and procedures for engineering and verification testing
Follows protocols required for Engineering Testing, Design Verification Testing, Test Method Validation, and Equipment Qualification
Participates in the execution of Gage R&R and qualification of engineering test fixtures, assembly fixtures, test methods, and assembly methods used in the development process
Manages component inventory for test samples. Performs incoming inspection and receiving activities for new inventory lot creation. Creates necessary documentation in support of assigned activities in compliance with West QMS
Manages the calibration status of laboratory tools and equipment, communicates with calibration vendors to get equipment calibrated, reviews calibration certificates, and ensures proper storage of all associated calibration documentation
Performs regularly scheduled general preventative maintenance activities on laboratory tools, equipment, and machinery
Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment
Proficient in laboratory test equipment operation and accustomed to using current Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Performs and documents engineering and verification testing activities for a product (or product family)
Assists the engineering team in the development of test methods, work instructions, and other documentation as required
Prepares test samples according to work instructions and procedures for engineering and verification testing
Follows protocols required for Engineering Testing, Design Verification Testing, Test Method Validation, and Equipment Qualification
Participates in the execution of Gage R&R and qualification of engineering test fixtures, assembly fixtures, test methods, and assembly methods used in the development process
Manages component inventory for test samples
Performs incoming inspection and receiving activities for new inventory lot creation
Creates necessary documentation in support of assigned activities in compliance with West QMS
Manages the calibration status of laboratory tools and equipment
Communicates with calibration vendors to get equipment calibrated
Reviews calibration certificates and ensures proper storage of all associated calibration documentation
Performs regularly scheduled general preventative maintenance activities on laboratory tools, equipment, and machinery
Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites
Potential handling of biohazard material and components
Provide a 'Customer Service' attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards
Preferred
Technical experience performing testing in medical device industry
Uses critical thinking to make decisions and operate independently with minimal manager supervision
Highly organized person whom demonstrates initiative and commitment to quality in all tasks
Proficient in MS Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Associate's Degree Technical Field (Chemistry/Biology/Engineering) preferred
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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