Requisition ID: 74424
Date: Jun 16, 2026

Location:
Eschweiler, NW, DE

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Department: R&D

Description:
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Who We Are:
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 Summary
In this position, you will be handling routine activities as part of applicable project requirements in West.
You will take part in test handling, including reviewing the obtained results, the establishment of a new testing procedure , defining testing protocols and generating reports/summaries.
As part of this role you will be able to work with different testing equipment types, handling with calibration requirements and working with consumables, drug products and other goods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Is the technical support of functional, physical and chemical testing in the R&D lab and provides technical advice to the global customers of the lab. Executes the test portfolio of the R&D lab: test method sustain / revision, execution, and documentation, for example:

Functional / physical:
Product functional tests (e.g. syringes & vials, stickiness, tensile, etc.)
Material functional tests (rheology, compression set, hardness, etc).
CCI tests for elastomer, plastic and aluminum products
Others, as e.g. required in case of deputy.

Chemical:
Solvent handling & testing
Material tests with reducing substances
Coloration and visual / microscopic inspection (before/after treatment)
Constantly contributes to the development of new and / or modified functional test methods including method description, test execution, qualification.
Responsible for the manufacturing / purchase of specialty equipment accessories (toolbox lab e.g. tensiometers, fixtures, 3D print, etc).
Supports for keeping the functional equipment maintained and calibrated including documentation and data review.
Direct communication with internal and external sources as required for the job.
Education
Laboratory Apprenticeship and/or technician degree or Bachelor degree
Professional use of English and German language verbally and in writing
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience
cGMP experience and work experience in the area of medical devices
IT affinity & experienced in MS office
Statistical and analysis experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability of independent and team work with strong drive for results
Statistical and analysis experience – advantage.
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn new things
Service oriented and good communication skills
Problem-solving capabilities
Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times
Structured way of working
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Pay Transparency:
The annual base salary range for this position is €42,000.00 - €45,000.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.