Chemist

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For A:

Chemist

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To:

QC Laboratory Lead

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg

Work Location:

Hybrid

What You Will Do

Job Description Template

Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Chemist

This position reports into QC laboratory Lead and is based in South Africa.

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: QC Lead

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Travel %: Minimal

Fixed term role: 1 Year

Pay: 22

What You Will Do

• Performs advanced testing, investigations, and analyses to assure that products comply with established specifications. Carries out complex calculations and documents test results.
• Supports Quality lab projects and/or routine tests by contributing key elements of the long-term objective-setting process.
• Participates in the delivery of lab testing efforts by using both existing and new procedures or processes to independently interpret data and identify and correct issues.
• Proposes ideas and next steps to supervisors and/or managers. Receives intermittent, moderately detailed instructions from Quality leaders at various levels, in addition to other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of own technical area, and moderate knowledge of other areas impacted by own function at a local level with an operational focus, in contributing to regional projects and strategies.
• Assists laboratory colleagues in solving complex problems. Participates in technical groups to implement laboratory activities, while complying with local and global regulatory requirements.
• Kenvue standards. Supports the roll-out of laboratory activities (for example, instrument life-cycle management).
• Standard Operating Procedures). Contributes to external and/or internal manuscripts, regulatory reports, and technical reports.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

MAINTAINING OPERATIONS OF THE QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LABORATORY:

• Ensures that consumables are in stock - No out-of-stock consumables in laboratory
• Maintain general flow of work through laboratory - Follow systems put in place.
  
  

SAMPLING AND TESTING

• Samples and tests all items that require analytical assessment including but not limited to raw materials, intermediate production and finished goods when assigned to and where applicable.
• Monitors the quality of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water in the laboratory.
• Report on findings from analytical testing
  
  

TEST METHODS

• Performs various tests. Test are completed on scheduled due dates.
• Maintain Good Laboratory Practices and completes logbooks.
• API Assay and Identification
• Assay and identification of sample impurities
• Test physical requirements of raw materials and finished goods
• Stability testing
• Raw Material Qualification
• Process Validation
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

• Performs various monitoring, such as but not limited to:
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) controls and partakes in EHS activities.
• Temperature monitoring and control
  

Laboratory Compliance With Regulatory And Corporate Requirements

• Compliance with relevant cGLP and cGMP requirements
• Maintains housekeeping standards in the laboratory
• Ensures compliance with the internal site requirements as well as HR policies and procedures. E.g. working hours, personal hygiene, etc.
  
  

TEST RESULT INVESTIGATIONS

• Investigation of Out Of Trend (OOT) and Out Of Specification (OOS) results in accordance with specified SOP’s and method specifications.
• Completed within a specified time frame
• Root cause established following investigation
  
  

Required Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry
• Minimum 1 - 3 Years experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry as an Analytical Chemist.
• Experience relating to equipment maintenance, calibration, validation, testing and method development is an added advantage.
• Understanding and can operate HPLC/UPLC, GC, AA, IC, UV, FTIR and other Laboratory equipment is a must
• Behavioral Competencies Requirements
• Interpersonal skills, active listening, provides constructive feedback, team player, communication skills, Analytical Thinking,
• Concern for Quality, Customer Service, Drive for Results, Planning and Prioritizing
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvue Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
  
  

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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