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Job Summary
In this role you will be involved in routine and non-routine laboratory testing, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment in compliance to cGMP. You are required to ensure a continuous supply of laboratory operating items and proper laboratory housekeeping.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct testing of incoming raw materials and finished products according to respective test procedure and compendia methods.
- Co-ordinate and perform re-qualification of raw materials.
- Assist in, or conduct, investigations of lab tests (e.g. out-of-specifications, deviations).
- Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Maintenance of chemicals and consumables inventory.
- Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of all chemicals used in the lab.
- Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
- Ensure all quality documents are properly filed and maintained according to SOPs.
- Report all non-conformances and equipment failures to Chemist
. - Perform routine housekeeping and active participation in 5S.
- Ensure compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
- Support in audit preparation.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science
- Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Polymer Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience
- NITEC/Higher NITEC in Chemistry or related science
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
- Good computer skills.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
- Good understanding and awareness of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
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 [email protected]. 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 and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
