Associate Analyst, Chemical/Analytical, Lab

Associate Analyst, Chemical/Analytical, Lab

West Pharmaceutical Services

Waterford, Ireland

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform all required testing in the Chemistry Lab including raw material, finished goods, maintenance of lab equipment, participate in lab projects. Support other laboratory functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical and chromatographic testing to support the plant functions including but not limited to product release, raw material analysis, compendia testing.
• Prepare and update Control forms, SOIs, and general lab documentation
• Prepare trends and technical reports based on data with guidance from lab management
• Maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
• Support audit preparations and maintain an audit ready lab environment
• Participate in lab projects such as Method Transfers, Verifications, Validations and Equipment Qualifications
• Be willing and able to work as a team member to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions
• Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the Chemistry lab
• Develop ability and competence with analytical 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
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Degree in Chemistry or science related discipline.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduate or individual with 1-3 years experience in a similar role (Chemistry/QC testing) within the pharmaceutical/medical devices/manufacturing industry
• Good knowledge and understanding of principles of analytical chromatography instrumentation and techniques (AA, LC, GC, IR) and compendia testing an advantage
• Experience in a cGMP environment
• Strong competence in IT
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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