Apprentice as Laboratory Technician

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite. 

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

• Number of positions: 1
• Contract terms: Full-time, IHK training contract 
• Start Date: August 2026

Starting in August 2026, we look forward to welcoming you as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)
During your varied training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), you will be deployed in various departments of an innovative manufacturing company. You will be surrounded by subject matter experts in your learning environment and enjoy a future-oriented work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identification and characterization of substances
• Independent planning, implementation, and documentation of analytical measurement methods
• Preparation of preparations according to various reaction types
• Purification of the preparations, including purity determination
• Documentation and evaluation of your measurement results

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent secondary school leaving certificate
• Enjoying chemistry, mathematics, and physics 
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Scientific understanding and interest
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team 
• Mobility
• Quality-conscious approach

What we offer

• High chances of permanent employment in a future-oriented industry 
• Attractive training allowance 
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and company pension plan 
• 30 days of vacation per year 
• Opportunities for further training and development 

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.  

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