West Pharmaceutical Services · 10 hours ago
Associate Analyst, Analytical Lab
Jersey Shore, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is dedicated to improving patient lives and has a long history in the healthcare industry. The Associate Analyst in the Analytical Lab will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release, including environmental monitoring and water testing, while ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations.
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Responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine product and packaging release testing including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone etc
Perform routine testing to support the plant functions including, but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, personnel monitoring, etc
Perform incoming testing for materials, including growth promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for biological indicators
Perform microbial identification using the WID-MID software®
Review data when required
Participate in basic laboratory support functions, such as cleaning, preparing materials and glassware for testing
Provide support for validations, method transfer and/or project work
Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation
Provide support in internal and external audits
Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the lab
Apply required cGMP regulations, data integrity and internal procedures
Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures
Meet individual and departmental goals as required
Willing to work as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions. As well as work independently using established methods and procedures
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Biology, or a related area
1+ years of experience in a similar role
Experience in a cGMP environment
Experience with lab instrumentation
Fluent in English
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs 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
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Use hands to finger, handle, feel or 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
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to follow directions, multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Science, Biology, or a related area preferred
1+ years of experience in a similar role preferred
Experience in a cGMP environment preferred
Experience with lab instrumentation 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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2026-01-20
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