Lab Associate, Kinston

West Pharmaceutical ServicesKinston, North CarolinaOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release and plant operations, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, and other laboratory functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform routine and non-routine product release testing, including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone.

- Perform routine testing to support plant operations, including environmental monitoring, water testing, and personnel monitoring.

- Perform incoming material testing, including growth promotion testing of culture media and incoming testing of biological indicators.

- Perform microbial identification using the WID-MID software®.

- Review laboratory data as required.

- Participate in basic laboratory support functions, including cleaning and preparing materials and glassware for testing.

- Provide support for validation, method transfers, and project related work.

- Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.

- Provide support during internal and external audits.

- Participate in or assist with the identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the laboratory.

- Apply cGMP requirements, data integrity, and internal procedures.

- Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.

- Meet individual and departmental goals as required.

- Work effectively as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to support continuous improvement in laboratory functions, while also being able to independently use established methods and procedures.

- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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Education

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Work Experience

- No minimum years of experience required.

- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role preferred.

- Experience in lab Instrumentation preferred.

- Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Proficiency in English.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year
## Shift

Monday- Friday 2nd Shift. 3.00pm-11.30pm.