West Pharma Analyst Chemical/Analytical Lab Contract 

Ireland, Waterford 

701054877

Job Summary:

Perform all required testing in the Chemistry Lab including raw material, finished goods, maintenance of lab equipment, participate in lab projects. Provide guidance and support to other analysts and laboratory management as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform physical, chromatographic and chemical testing to support the plant functions including but not limited to product release, raw material analysis, compendia testing.
• Lead, prepare and execute lab projects such as Method Transfers, Verifications, Validations and Equipment Qualifications.
• Prepare Lab data for trends, technical reports, investigational reports and make recommendations based on data analysis.
• Create and maintain Control forms, SOIs, and general lab documentation.
• Support the Lab supervisor in internal, corporate and customer audits
• Lead and participate in problem solving teams in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the Chemistry lab.
• Act as technical expert to support other analysts, functions and project teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
• Provide training and guidance to other analysts as appropriate.
• Develop a higher level of knowledge and skill with current and new analytical technology and techniques
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and contribution to Improvement of Safety in the Laboratory.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or science related discipline

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years experience in a similar role (Chemistry / QC testing) within the pharmaceutical / medical devices / manufacturing industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding and hands on experience of analytical chromatography instrumentation and techniques (AA, LC, GC, IR) and compendia testing.
• Well experienced in a cGMP environment.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering lab-based projects
• Strong competence in IT & Technical document writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills