Jr Assoc, Sterilization Engineering

West Pharmaceutical Services•Scottsdale, AZ

36d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job SummaryFor this onsite position, employee will serve as resource to project teams to support all sterilization-related activities as it relates to research and development of health care products. Contribute to identification and selection of appropriate sterilization technology and management of sterilization validation efforts for products to assure the sterilization process is robust and compliant with regulations, standards and company policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist as sterilization resource for the development,validation and maintenance of sterilization processes. Under the direction of Senior Engineers, drive the identification and implementation of innovative solutions to project challenges. Assist with the development of test methods, procedures and validation protocols to achieve project goals and objectives. Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers as required to achieve project objectives. Participate as team member on various projects. Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules. Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities. Author protocols, reports, and risk assessments for new products, and product and process design changes. Ensure compliance with the appropriate industry and government regulations. Support operations by authoring appropriate procedures and providing training and guidance to production and quality assurance personnel. Support initiatives of Global Sterilization Council Maintain awareness of technology trends through literature, industry organizations, and intellectual property.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences, such as Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Minimum 1 year experience required in healthcare product development and validation of sterilization processes.

Nice To Haves

Understand fundamental sterilization principles and prior education or experience with health care product design and/or manufacturing processes, microbiological test methods, validation
Must have effective problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
Must be dependable, detail oriented, and able to multi-task with a strong sense of urgency/ initiative

Responsibilities

Assist as sterilization resource for the development,validation and maintenance of sterilization processes.
Under the direction of Senior Engineers, drive the identification and implementation of innovative solutions to project challenges.
Assist with the development of test methods, procedures and validation protocols to achieve project goals and objectives.
Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers as required to achieve project objectives.
Participate as team member on various projects.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities.
Author protocols, reports, and risk assessments for new products, and product and process design changes.
Ensure compliance with the appropriate industry and government regulations.
Support operations by authoring appropriate procedures and providing training and guidance to production and quality assurance personnel.
Support initiatives of Global Sterilization Council
Maintain awareness of technology trends through literature, industry organizations, and intellectual property.