Associate Analyst, Lab

West Pharmaceutical Services; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Technician for 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) to perform routine and non-routine testing supporting product release, including environmental monitoring, water testing, and related lab functions.

Responsibilities include microbial identification with WID-MID software, data review, instrument support, cGMP compliance, cleanroom work, and collaboration with a team to ensure quality and timely results.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental monitoring and routine lab testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP and ISO 5 cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and data recording practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine product and packaging release testing.
• Support environmental monitoring, water testing, and other lab functions.
• Identify microorganisms using WID-MID software and review data.
• Assist in audits, validations, and documentation.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Water testing

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

WID-MID software

Job description

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. How will yours help write our future?

Job Summary

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.

Schedule

2nd Shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm), Monday through Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine product and packaging release testing including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone, etc.
• Perform routine testing to support plant functions including, but not limited to, environmental monitoring, water testing, personnel monitoring, etc.
• Perform incoming testing for materials, including growth‑promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for biological indicators.
• Perform microbial identification using the WID‑MID software®.
• Review data when required.
• Participate in basic laboratory support functions such as cleaning, preparing materials and glassware for testing.
• Provide support for validations, method transfer, and/or project work.
• Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Provide support in internal and external audits.
• Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the lab.
• Apply required cGMP regulations, data integrity and internal procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
• Willing to work as a team member with self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions; able to work independently using established methods and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, or a related area preferred

Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role preferred
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred
• Experience with lab instrumentation preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy related to the position.
• Compliance with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Compliance with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year.

Physical Requirements

Light‑exerting up to 20 lbs/9 kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in clean‑room environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Physical ability and willingness to wear proper gowning for work in an ISO 5 compliant particulate cleanroom environment.
• 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.
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to follow directions, multi‑task, work under time constraints, problem‑solve, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.

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 [e-mail] . 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.