Description
Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies (Kenvue), is currently recruiting for: QC Scientist I
The QC Scientist 1, Provides testing and technical support in the micro and/or analytical laboratories.
Who we are
At Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.
What will you do
Provides testing and technical support in the micro and/or analytical laboratories.
These functions include:
- Collection, processing, and testing of chemical components, bulk products, raw materials, packaging components, finished products, in-process materials and cleaning validations to guarantee that they conform with specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- General knowledge of SOPs, USP and other applicable pharmacopeia.
- Perform tasks with some guidance, but demonstrate ability to comprehend and perform with experience.
- Support the review, data generation and/or writing of technical documents such as SOPs, laboratory investigations, test protocols and APRs.
- Comply with cGMPs, safety training and regulations.
- Maintain an environment of respect and teamwork with all coworkers.
- Maintain inventory of testing supplies, temperature monitoring, water samples collection and testing, environmental monitoring and other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
- Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations, the Companies’ policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Ensure quality and compliance in all my actions by:
o Attend GMP training on the schedule designated for my role and as appropriate for my role
o Adhere to strict compliance with procedures applicable to my role.
o Exercise the highest level of integrity in the tasks that I perform
o In a timely and prompt manner, identify, report and seek correction for deviations noted in my workplace.
o Embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time
Systems Knowledge
- Be a Power User in the applicable systems and roles assigned.
- Trained to the role in which you are assigned as required for your job function in the applicable systems
- Utilize tools within MS office and other systems to improve business effectiveness
- Exposure to & working knowledge of electronic batch records and/or other automated processes/systems (labs)
- Working knowledge of SAP or ERP system; including other relevant systems per role
- Working knowledge of an automated system.
Product Knowledge
- Understanding of product family, product size and put-up, and product characteristics (color, viscosity) associated active and excipient. Critical parameter associated with all processing steps.
Training
- Can act as SME and be a curriculum owner.
- Partner with training department to create training materials including curricula.
- Can act as qualified trainer in specific areas.
- Participate in all trainings.
- Ensure all trainings are completed on-time.
Investigations
- Assists in gathering information and documentation as required.
- Participates in investigations as required.
Compliance – Safety, GMP, Facilities
- Provide support during regulatory inspections /audits as directed. Support may be in the form of scribes, runner, and document gathering.
- Attend GMP training on the schedule designated for the role and as appropriate for the role.
- Adhering to strict compliance with procedures according to the roles and responsibilities.
- Exercises the highest level of integrity in the tasks performed
- In a timely and prompt manner, identify, report and seek correction for deviations noted in the workplace.
- Embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time.
- Strong working GMP knowledge. Communicates and identifies GMP gaps.
- Can participate in all types of audits & Inspections.
- Leads areas in ensuring all operations (processes) are completed in a compliant and safe manner.
- Assists in coordination efforts in case of emergency- spill, fire etc.
- Takes necessary action to eliminate and immediately address safety hazards. Communicate any observed unsafe behaviors immediately.
- Understands the safety concerns and promotes a safety conscience culture for their job function.
- Wears the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments and advocates standards of safety.
- Contributes and attends all EHS programs as assigned.
- Promptly communicates deficiencies to management.
- Maintains facility and work area in good working condition.
- Works with team to ensure all aspects of business remain compliant.
Documentation Management
- Edits documentation (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions) as necessary.
- Perform/assist in the completion and documentation of the process steps as per the documentation directives.
- Complete visual verification of the process and document these steps in the appropriate system.
- Document all activities per the GMP requirements.
Process Excellence, Lean, Continuous Improvement, ME2
- Completes PE/ Lean awareness training.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and proposes actions to address these opportunities.
- Participates and leads continuous improvement implementations and kaizen events. Understands and applies PE tools in daily work activities.
Leadership
- Job expert that less experienced personnel can go to for assistance.
- Provides leadership in absence of supervisors (for short periods).
- Assist management through change and transformation activities.
- Facilitates departmental meetings and may assist in the coordination of other scheduled meetings. In absence of management, attends meetings on his/her behalf.
- Continuously demonstrates all GLP values; specifically: integrity and credo based actions, self awareness and adaptability, results and performance driven, organization and talent development, and collaboration and teaming. Demonstrated behaviors include: fairness, honesty, consistent and ethical behaviors, empathy and collaboration.
- Contributes and supports an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
- Exhibits and lives core values and behaviors.
- Contributes to a climate of open communication, engagement and ownership within team.
- Builds working relationships
- Provides feedback to site management
- Supports strategic and tactical plans in alignment with site's mission and plans.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required. Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, Medical Technology, or related science is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of GMP/GLP quality control lab experience in a pharmaceutical and/or OTC and/or regulated environment is required.
- Physical Demands: Capable of performing routine laboratory activities. Light to moderate lifting
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge/exposure of a LIMS system is preferred
What’s in it for you- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.