Job Description

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
As part of the Digital and Transformation (D&T) team, the Lab Information Management System(LIMS) developer is responsible for configuration, maintenance, report development and new feature development on West's LabVantage (LIMS). The LIMS developer will work closely with other members of the D&T, QA, Metrology and Lab Operations to ensure these systems meet the needs defined by Global Analytical Services which include maintaining cGMP compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance task on the LabVantage LIMS
• Make configuration changes, develop new reports and develop new features as needed
• Participate in application support which includes coordinating support with the software vendors as needed.
• Maintain systems in a compliant environment to control costs, reduce risks and improve productivity
• Collaborate with Lab Operations to ensure system needs within Analytical Services are communicated
• Assist in project based implementation activities in support of infrastructure at all site laboratories globally to support the roll out of major key initiatives for lab automation and compliance
• Address system issues and requests in the Jira Ticketing system and development requests identified within Azure DevOps
• Participate in Bi-Weekly sprints maintaining User Stories and Tasks to West Development standards
• Ensure that new systems and software are properly integrated with existing processes and capabilities
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, Laboratory systems or a Scientific field

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of LabVantage (LIMS), Jasper Reporting Platform and new feature deployment a must
• Experience working in cGMP compliant Analytical Lab with knowledge of Part 11 compliance and validation a must.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, LabVantage SAP RFC Interface, JBoss Web Server and Microsoft Application Development Tools preferred
• Ability to work with staff, peers, and others in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross functional, multi-cultural environment to accomplish established goals and objectives as well as identify and resolve problems.
• Shows initiative and ability to work independently
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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 . 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.

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