Analyst, Chemical/Analytical Lab (Contract)
West Pharmaceutical Services
- Waterford
- Contract
- Full-time
- Perform physical, chromatographic and chemical testing to support the plant functions including but not limited to product release, raw material analysis, compendia testing.
- Lead, prepare and execute lab projects such as Method Transfers, Verifications, Validations and Equipment Qualifications.
- Prepare Lab data for trends, technical reports, investigational reports and make recommendations based on data analysis.
- Create and maintain Control forms, SOIs, and general lab documentation.
- Support the Lab supervisor in internal, corporate and customer audits
- Lead and participate in problem solving teams in identification, investigation (OOS's) and resolution of problems in the Chemistry lab.
- Act as technical expert to support other analysts, functions and project teams.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
- Provide training and guidance to other analysts as appropriate.
- Develop a higher level of knowledge and skill with current and new analytical technology and techniques
- Act in accordance with the company's Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and contribution to Improvement of Safety in the Laboratory.
- Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
- Degree in Chemistry or science related discipline
- 5+ years experience in a similar role (Chemistry / QC testing) within the pharmaceutical / medical devices / manufacturing industry.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding and hands on experience of analytical chromatography instrumentation and techniques (AA, LC, GC, IR) and compendia testing.
- Well experienced in a cGMP environment.
- Proven track record in leading and delivering lab-based projects
- Strong competence in IT & Technical document writing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills