Requisition ID: 74985
Date: Jul 14, 2026
Location:
Exton, PA, US, 19341
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Department: Laboratory
Description:
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
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 will be responsible for performing testing of products for internal and external customers using a variety of analytical techniques. You may be assisting in developing procedures for instrumentation, test instructions, and test reports. You may coordinate the day-to-day receipt and shipment of samples in the laboratory and support the Laboratory team in administration and quality systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform analysis using various techniques including established and experimental test methods.
Use instrumentation both qualitatively and quantitatively where appropriate.
With guidance assist in completing projects from protocol to final report.
Train analysts as appropriate.
Develop and validate methods with guidance.
Keep current with new analytical technology.
Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Employ QC analytical techniques including but not limited to spectroscopy and chromatography, titrations, or visual and functional testing.
Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, technical reports, and qualification documentation.
Assist in lab study design and preparation in study plans and protocols.
Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.
Perform lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
Apply required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures
Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures
Handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals as well as limited biological compounds
Other duties as assigned #LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a relevant scientific field preferred
Work Experience
No minimum experience required
Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred
Laboratory administrative/Coordinator/Analyst role preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
cGMP
Tensile, force, compression or other compendial physical testing experience. Instron and/or Bluehill software knowledge is a plus
Wet chemistry knowledge and techniques such as Pipetting, Titrations, and Extractions
Spectroscopy and/or Chromatographic knowledge
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
Job-related activities that require a physical activity such as standing in laboratory environment
Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Employee must have good color vision acuity
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.
Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees
Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Read and interpret data, information and documents
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
[email protected]. 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.
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