Associate Analyst, Lab (Jersey Shore, PA, US, 17740)

<p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong>This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>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?  </p> <p> </p> <p>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.  </p> <p> </p> <p>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.  </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H4 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H4> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In this role you will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, and other laboratory functions as needed. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm), Monday through Friday. </strong></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform routine and non-routine product and packaging release testing including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform routine testing to support the plant functions including, but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, personnel monitoring, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform incoming testing for materials, including growth promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for biological indicators.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform microbial identification using the WID-MID software®.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review data when required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in basic laboratory support functions, such as cleaning, preparing materials and glassware for testing.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide support for validations, method transfer and/or project work.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide support in internal and external audits.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the lab.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply required cGMP regulations, data integrity and internal procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Meet individual and departmental goals as required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Willing to work as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions. As well as work independently using established methods and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Other responsibilities as assigned. <span style="color:white">#LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, or a related area preferred</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">1+ years of experience in a similar role preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in a cGMP environment preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with lab instrumentation preferred</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent in English.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good verbal and written communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Travel Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div>5%: Up to 13 business days per year</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div>Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must be able to work in clean room environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must be able to stand for long periods of time</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Physical ability and willingness to wear proper gowning for work in an ISO 5 compliant particulate cleanroom environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Read and interpret data, information and documents</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must be able to follow directions, multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to make independent and sound judgments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com">Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com</a>.  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.</p>