QC Associate Scientist

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for performing testing of products for internal and external customers using a variety of analytical techniques. This position is onsite, 5 days per week; relocation is not provided. You may assist in developing procedures for instrumentation, test instructions, and test reports, coordinate the day‑to‑day receipt and shipment of samples in the laboratory, and support the Laboratory team in administration and quality systems.

• Perform analysis using various techniques including established and experimental test methods.
• Use instrumentation both qualitatively and quantitatively where appropriate.
• Assist in completing projects from protocol to final report with guidance.
• Train analysts as appropriate.
• Develop and validate methods with guidance.
• Keep current with new analytical technology.
• Work independently and as part of a team with self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Employ QC analytical techniques including spectroscopy, chromatography, titrations, or visual and functional testing.
• Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, technical reports and qualification documentation.
• Assist in lab study design and preparation of study plans and protocols.
• Learn and apply new analytical techniques.
• Perform lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
• Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
• Apply cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Handle hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals as well as limited biological compounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a relevant scientific field (preferred).

• No minimum experience required.
• Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Laboratory administrative/Coordinator/Analyst role preferred.

• cGMP.
• Tensile, force, compression or other compendial physical testing experience. Instron and/or Bluehill software knowledge is a plus.
• Wet chemistry knowledge and techniques such as pipetting, titrations, and extractions.
• Spectroscopy and/or chromatographic knowledge.
• Awareness of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they relate to this position.

Up to 13 business days per year (5%).

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

• Job‑related activities that require physical activity such as standing in a laboratory environment
  • Use hands to reach, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
  • Employee must have good color vision acuity.
  • Employee may be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) without assistance.
• Job‑related activities that require mental skill or ability such as communication, quick decision‑making, interpreting data, reading or writing, public speaking, etc.
  • Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees.
  • Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
  • Must be able to multi‑task, work under time constraints, problem‑solve, and prioritize.
  • Read and interpret data, information and documents.

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 Apply 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.