West Pharma Scientist 

United States, Pennsylvania, West Whiteland Township 

772127751

Job Summary:

In this role, you are responsible for executing testing for both internal and external customers in a cGMP environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• An expert in basic established techniques, equipment, and/or test methods while following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proficient with complicated techniques, equipment, and/or test methods.
• Independently complete projects from initiation through completion.
• Actively participate in and complete all appropriate training tasks in a timely manner.
• Provide training on basic established techniques and/or test methods.
• Author basic work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Participate in and complete simple lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and metrics.
• Make rational and sound decisions at an individual level.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Follow required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in biology, chemistry, or other relevant scientific field.
• Minimum 2 years in a related field and a cGMP environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• cGMP
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Job-related activities that require a physical activity such as standing in laboratory environment.
• Effective dexterity to 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.
• 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. (e.g. Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees; Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures).