Analytical Chemist

Description

recruiting for:
**Analytical chemist (1 year contract)**

This position reports into the MEX Lead and is based at Cape Town, South Africa.

**Who We Are**

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. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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.

**What You Will Do**

The Analytical Chemist performs advanced tests, 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.

The Analytical chemist also 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, and solve complex problems, while complying with local and global regulatory requirements as well as Kenvue standards. Supports the roll-out of laboratory activities (for example, instrument life-cycle management). Manages laboratory studies, projects, and processes/initiatives. Assists in developing lab strategies, policies, and guidelines linked to area of expertise (for example, creating 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 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 - Checking product packaging - Stability testing - Raw Material Qualification - Process Validation

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL:

- Performs various monitoring, such as but not limited to: - Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) controls - Temperature monitoring and control

LABORATORY COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY AND CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS:

- Compliance with relevant GLP requirements
- SOPs for instruments compiled and updated.
- Ensure trained on latest SOP relevant to your responsibilities and general laboratory quality standards
- Instruments calibrated per procedure
- 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 specified time frame
- Root cause established following investigation

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY:
Understand and implement relevant EHS Guidelines and performance expectations. Ensure that colleagues understand their roles and responsibilities and maintain compliance to relevant EHS guidelines and legislative requirements in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Keep up to date with EHS programs in accordance with the training matrix. Conduct and or participate in EHS.

Qualifications

**What We Are Looking For**

Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry 3 Years experience in a