West Pharma Quality Assurance Technician 

United States, Pennsylvania, Williamsport 

314451958

Schedule- 12 hour day shift

In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks and conducts test procedures in regard to the quality process, ensuring that the pre-determined high standards of quality are achieved and maintained.

• Review and approval of metrology reports, where appropriate, for batch release and validation purposes
• New product validation, analysis and reporting.
• Quality support to Engineering and Production Departments.
• Establish and maintain documentation in line with West Williamsport and West Pharmaceutical Services Quality Systems.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on new and existing projects.
• Receiving and inspection of incoming goods and materials.
• Ensure that all parts/ materials, which require incoming inspection, conform to all requirements and applicable drawings and specifications.
• Maintain good communications both internally and externally.
• Ensures that all metrology equipment is correctly calibrated.
• Assists shift personnel with quality issues and/or measurement techniques.
• Assists in problem resolution with customers.
• Perform periodic audits as requested and completes necessary documentation.
• Archives quality records, samples and log procedures.
• Makes periodic clean-out of records and samples exceeding minimum retention requirements as per West procedures.
• Batch paperwork review and final decision to release product for shipment.

• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Keep current with new GMP compliance guidance and internal QA procedures
• Support new GMP compliance guidance and Data Integrity initiatives

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Preferred Associates degree in Metrology or QA; or 3 years’ on the job experience in a plastics manufacturing environment

• 3 years of job-related experience; in QA/QC and the use of measuring equipment.

• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn new and review new analytical techniques
• Meet individual and departmental goals as required

• Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to hear, speak, and understand conversation in English in a normal tone of voice.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions