Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

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Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2020 sales of $2.14 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 millions of its components and devices which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Location: Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Department: Laboratory
Description: This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Job Summary
In this role, you are responsible for the timely commissioning, calibration, maintenance, qualification, and requalification of laboratory equipment. A key part of the role is the prompt creation and implementation of corrective measures. You will coordinate repairs and accompany external service providers. Furthermore, you are responsible for ensuring the functionality of the equipment. In the event of malfunctions, deviations, or changes, you are responsible for initiating the required actions as part of the established procedures. You are also actively involved in returning equipment to operation.

• Timely commissioning and qualification of laboratory equipment
• Independent commissioning of equipment, including handling repairs and accompanying external service providers
• Assigning, handing over, and returning laboratory equipment to internal customers and external services
• Collaborating with relevant departments and laboratory leads
• Supporting the implementation of necessary CAPA measures
• Documenting relevant deviations and changes related to the equipment, as well as creating handling instructions
• Maintaining laboratory statistics in accordance with current procedures

• Successfully completed vocational training as a chemistry or biology laboratory technician, or as a chemical-technical or biological-technical assistant
• Initial professional experience in a comparable position is desirable
• Very good German and good English language skills, both written and spoken
• Very good IT application skills (MS Office)
• Basic knowledge of analytical methods and procedures is an advantage
• Basic knowledge in qualification and validation under GMP guidelines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High awareness of quality, service, and customer orientation
• Reliability, resilience, and conscientiousness
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently