Lab Project Specialist — cGMP Quality

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Kinston, NC seeks a Laboratory Specialist to execute lab projects in a cGMP environment, supporting equipment qualification, method transfer, and validation. The role collaborates with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and global teams to ensure compliant, efficient lab performance.

The position requires a Master’s degree (preferred) and 3–5 years of lab experience, with experience in EDMS, validations, and project management. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; 3–5 years of professional lab experience required.
• Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Experience with validations and project management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/medical device field and implementing laboratory training programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute local laboratory projects including quality and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute internal equipment qualifications, methods transfers and methods validations.
• Prepare capital expenditure reports for new lab equipment.
• Drive assigned projects from protocol development through execution, data analysis, and final report.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Kinston, NC seeks a Laboratory Specialist to execute lab projects in a cGMP environment, supporting equipment qualification, method transfer, and validation. The role collaborates with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and global teams to ensure compliant, efficient lab performance.

The position requires a Master’s degree (preferred) and 3–5 years of lab experience, with experience in EDMS, validations, and project management. Travel up to 5% may be required.