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Lab Student

Requisition ID:

71120

Date:

Sep 22, 2025

Location:

IL

Department:

Laboratory

Description:

Job Summary

In this role, the Laboratory Student will work under the direction of the Lab Supervisor, perform various testing throughout product lifecycle, from initial concept tests, feasibility, engineering, R&D, process validation, and design verification testing activities. The individual will bring excellent analytical, technical, and organizational talent to the execution of development projects at West.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Working according to Lab procedures. Accustomed to using current Good Laboratory Practices and Good Documentation Practices.

+ Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.

+ Prepares test samples according to work instructions and procedures for testing.

+ Follows protocols required for Feasibility, Engineering, Design Verification testing and recording data.

+ Performs and documents engineering and verification testing activities under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor for a product (or product family).

+ Participates in the execution of Gage R&R and qualification of engineering test fixtures, assembly fixtures, test methods used in the development process.

+ Experienced in the use of laboratory equipment, such as tensile/compression/torque testing machines (Testometric, Instron), Magnifying Glass, Analytical Balance, Digital Pipette, Viscometer, Data Logger, Environmental Chamber, etc.

+ Performs regularly scheduled general preventative maintenance activities on laboratory tools, equipment, and machinery.

+ Assist the Lab engineering team in the development of test methods, work instructions, and other as required.

+ Creates necessary documentation in support of assigned activities in compliance with West QMS.

Education

+ Education: Technician\ Practical Engineerdiploma\Student for relevant file

Work Experience

+ A similar experience from a medical device company- an advantage

License and Certifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Technical experience performing testing on medical devices.

+ This position requires a highly organized personwith work ethic **.**

+ Proficient in MS Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.

+ Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

+ Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.

+ Relevant work history and/or experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

No 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.