Working Student, Laboratory (m/f/d)

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. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform technical tasks within a laboratory setting to analyze and test the electro-mechanical functionality of West products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manual evaluation of incubated agar media as part of bioburden testing and microbiological environmental monitoring
• Documentation and processing of test results in SAP as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Support in the preparation of reports (e.g., in-house microbial flora list)
• Preparation of samples for internal microbiological identification
• Internal and external communication (e.g., with laboratory service providers)
• GMP-compliant documentation of all work steps
• Support with laboratory organization, material preparation, and cleaning activities
• Performance of additional supporting tasks as required
  
  

For candidates with completed vocational training or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant natural science:

• Performance of preparatory work for microbial count determination of process water and incoming goods inspection
• Conducting document reviews
• Result verification according to the four-eyes principle
• Release testing of finished products
  
  

Education

• Ongoing studies in microbiology, biology, biotechnology, or a comparable field of study
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Careful and structured working style
• Interest in working in a regulated GMP environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
  
  

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.