QA Document Control Internship
West Pharmaceutical Services
Summary
The position is responsible for administrative support activities within the West Services and Solutions Quality Assurance team. This role supports the administration and control of quality records, procedures, laboratory documentation, and related systems to help ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer quality records, procedures, and controlled documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review and assist in the preparation of documentation and data packages for approval, including assembling, copying, scanning, filing, and organizing records as needed.
- File and maintain appropriate data packages and support documentation for laboratory operational testing groups, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and readily retrievable.
- Support administrative activities related to internal and external audit preparation, including retrieval, organization, and reconciliation of documentation.
- Support data integrity practices and help ensure laboratory systems, records, and documentation comply with applicable company and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain a system to create, update, and control forms and plant procedures ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Maintain files for documentation related to validations, qualifications, Batch Records, DMR and DHF as applicable, ensuring these are easily retrievable.
- Support the administration of laboratory documents and electronic systems to help ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and compliant with cGMP standards and internal procedures.
- Review controlled documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established formats, procedures, and documentation practices.
- Issues controlled documents as required, such as batch records, protocols, logbooks as well as controlled document copies to customers (internal or external) and suppliers as per company policy.
- Meet individual and department goals as required.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team, demonstrating self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Conform with and abide by all applicable regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.
- Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school degree required. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program; focus in a technical, scientific, or business-related field preferred.
Work Experience
0–3 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or technical experience preferred. Entry-level candidates with applicable education, lab coursework, internships, or hands-on training are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Some experience within a regulated industry strongly preferred.
- Experience and basic skill level with MS software required.
- Must be able to work successfully in a team environment.
- Good communication skills and analytical skills, including good grammar.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a reliable and organized manner.
- Able to always comply with the company's safety policy.
- Able to always comply with the company's quality policy.
- Accurate work according procedures and guidelines and attention to detail required.
- Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Requirements
- High school degree required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
- Focus in a technical, scientific, or business-related field preferred
- 0–3 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or technical experience preferred
- Some experience within a regulated industry strongly preferred
- Experience and basic skill level with MS software required
- Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Attention to detail required
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Health programs
- Mental health support
- Emotional health support
- Financial health support
- Growth and development opportunities
- Lifelong learning
Company overview
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, high-quality injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, the company serves as a trusted partner to both established and emerging drug developers, ensuring the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients worldwide. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites globally, West delivers billions of components and devices annually, supporting pharmaceutical companies in their mission to bring critical therapies to market. The company operates as a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included in the S&P 500 index, generating approximately $2.95 billion in net sales in fiscal year 2023. West specializes in pharmaceutical packaging systems and delivery systems, focusing on injectable drug containment solutions that meet stringent regulatory requirements and quality standards.