How I came to Vetter
Even as a child, I wanted a job where I could help other people. After secondary school, I completed a vocational baccalaureate in social sciences and a voluntary social year. I’ve been with Vetter since 2016, first as a Production Staff Member in the Filling department. Then I began an apprenticeship as a pharmaceutical technician at Compounding at the same location. I became very interested in the Packaging Materials Laboratory. This is also the division where I now work.
What Packaging Materials Laboratory does
Packaging Material Laboratory monitors the quality of primary and secondary packaging materials. We perform functional tests in my team. That’s because packaging materials have to withstand various mechanical stresses like tension, pressure, and torsion. The goal is to make sure that the medication is administered correctly.
Among others, we also conduct breakage tests and determine breakaway and sliding forces—the forces that need to be applied to deliver the injection. Only after we test the relevant samples can we release the packaging material for production and a product to the customer.
My typical workday
I usually start at around seven, put on my lab coat and shoes, greet my colleagues, and check my email and calendar. The schedule shows me which tests I need to run on which testing machine. Eating breakfast and lunch together with the whole team is one of my favorite rituals.
Monotony? Not for me!
Every day brings new challenges. There are an incredible number of different tests for all the different products. I’m also responsible for the small devices and am the experts’ first point of contact when it comes to method validation and the initial qualification of instruments. For some time, I planned the test jobs. In the other team, I’m a stand-in for leak tests. I’m also our department’s apprentice coordinator. So, my work is very diverse and exciting!
What I like about my job
The variety of different tasks, working closely with my colleagues, and being able to take on responsibility and continue to develop myself.
Would my job be a good for you?
Then you need patience. Because when you work with analytical equipment, you have to expect the unexpected. Other requirements include having a good technical understanding, computer skills, and some sensitivity.
My future with Vetter
Next month, my dream will come true: I’ve applied internally for the Team Coordinator role in Packaging Materials Laboratory—and I'll be starting in three weeks!
