Onsite Analytical Lab Associate — QC Chemistry

West Pharmaceutical Services; Waterford; On-site; EUR 37,488 - 47,712; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Ireland is seeking a chemistry QC testing professional for an onsite role. The position involves performing physical, chemical and particulate testing, maintaining lab documentation, and supporting method transfers and validations to ensure cGMP ISO compliance.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry degree and 1–3 years in a similar role, with strong IT skills and proficiency in analytical instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or science related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in chemistry/QC testing.
• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• SOPs awareness and compliance.
• Support lean sigma programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical and particulate testing to support plant functions including product release and 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 code of conduct.
• Compliance to all local site EH&S regulations and safety improvements in the lab.
• Compliance to all local site company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab testing

cGMP knowledge

Analytical instrumentation

IT proficiency

Verbal & written communication

SOP awareness

Lean Sigma support

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services in Ireland is seeking a chemistry QC testing professional for an onsite role. The position involves performing physical, chemical and particulate testing, maintaining lab documentation, and supporting method transfers and validations to ensure cGMP ISO compliance.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry degree and 1–3 years in a similar role, with strong IT skills and proficiency in analytical instrumentation.