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QA SCIENTIST I ANALYTICAL LAB-0473140514
Description
Neutrogena Corporation, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Raw Materials Chemist, located in Los Angeles, CA.
Neutrogena Corporation develops, manufactures and markets premium skin and hair care products sold worldwide and recommended by medical professionals. The regulatory classification of the products is principally OTC drug. The product line includes acne treatment products, sun protection, facial care as well as other hair and skin care products.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The Scientist I will be expected to support and perform Laboratory activities that relate to finished good, bulk and raw material testing for use in Neutrogena production; testing of all in-coming bulk, finished goods or raw materials using USP, ASTM, AOCS, FCC, AOAC, and approved J&J methods, managing sample flow, standards, consumables, investigations for out of specification results, communicating with the supervisor on out of specification results, and maintaining laboratory notebooks, forms, instruments, and cleanliness. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards, as well as safety and environmental regulations. The Scientist I must be familiar with using the following pieces of equipment: Cannon-Fenske and Cannon-Ubbelohde viscometers, pH meter, Scott volumeter, densitometer, potentiometric titrator, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, Conductivity meter, dropping point, moisture balance, steam bath, melting point, dropping point, distillation, reflux, UV-VIS, Sieve Shaker, igniting materials by furnace, congealing apparatus, TOC Analyzer, HPLC and GC.
The Scientist I will perform routine laboratory testing, non-routine testing, and compendia testing independently and with minimal direction. Ensure the testing and release process for raw materials is in compliance with established specifications, current Good laboratory Practice (cGLP), and all Johnson & Johnson quality assurance requirements. Perform review of analytical chemical testing and organoleptic analysis of materials and products. This individual will generate and perform Laboratory Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Laboratory investigations as required.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or relevant scientific field; a minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or OTC industry raw material testing experience or equivalent combination of work and educational experience maybe considered. Experience in USP, FCC, ASTM, AOCS, and or AOAC testing is required. Experience in a regulated industry is required. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Experience performing instrumental and wet chemistry testing including titrations, extractions, heavy metals, arsenic, lead, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, residue on ignition, hydroxyl analysis, particle size determination and other raw material testing successfully is required. Understanding cGMPs is required.
It is preferred that this candidate have strong technical writing skills and strong communication skills. This candidate will be able to handle multiple, competing priorities, and work with minimal supervision to creatively accomplish technical tasks. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs is required. Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP and GLP regulations is preferred. The ability to review and understand analytical test data is required. Ability to perform and interpret statistical data is asset
This position will be based within Los Angeles, CA. As the business requires, this candidate will need to cover off shifts for the lab. This position also requires that the candidate be able to work weekends.
BE VITAL in your career, Be seen for the talent you bring to work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
J2W:LI NA
Primary Location:North America-United States-California-Los Angeles
Organization: Neutrogena Corporation (6107)
Job Function: Quality Control
Certain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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QA SCIENTIST I ANALYTICAL LAB-0473140514
Description
Neutrogena Corporation, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Raw Materials Chemist, located in Los Angeles, CA.
Neutrogena Corporation develops, manufactures and markets premium skin and hair care products sold worldwide and recommended by medical professionals. The regulatory classification of the products is principally OTC drug. The product line includes acne treatment products, sun protection, facial care as well as other hair and skin care products.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The Scientist I will be expected to support and perform Laboratory activities that relate to finished good, bulk and raw material testing for use in Neutrogena production; testing of all in-coming bulk, finished goods or raw materials using USP, ASTM, AOCS, FCC, AOAC, and approved J&J methods, managing sample flow, standards, consumables, investigations for out of specification results, communicating with the supervisor on out of specification results, and maintaining laboratory notebooks, forms, instruments, and cleanliness. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards, as well as safety and environmental regulations. The Scientist I must be familiar with using the following pieces of equipment: Cannon-Fenske and Cannon-Ubbelohde viscometers, pH meter, Scott volumeter, densitometer, potentiometric titrator, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, Conductivity meter, dropping point, moisture balance, steam bath, melting point, dropping point, distillation, reflux, UV-VIS, Sieve Shaker, igniting materials by furnace, congealing apparatus, TOC Analyzer, HPLC and GC.
The Scientist I will perform routine laboratory testing, non-routine testing, and compendia testing independently and with minimal direction. Ensure the testing and release process for raw materials is in compliance with established specifications, current Good laboratory Practice (cGLP), and all Johnson & Johnson quality assurance requirements. Perform review of analytical chemical testing and organoleptic analysis of materials and products. This individual will generate and perform Laboratory Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Laboratory investigations as required.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or relevant scientific field; a minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or OTC industry raw material testing experience or equivalent combination of work and educational experience maybe considered. Experience in USP, FCC, ASTM, AOCS, and or AOAC testing is required. Experience in a regulated industry is required. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Experience performing instrumental and wet chemistry testing including titrations, extractions, heavy metals, arsenic, lead, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, residue on ignition, hydroxyl analysis, particle size determination and other raw material testing successfully is required. Understanding cGMPs is required.
It is preferred that this candidate have strong technical writing skills and strong communication skills. This candidate will be able to handle multiple, competing priorities, and work with minimal supervision to creatively accomplish technical tasks. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs is required. Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP and GLP regulations is preferred. The ability to review and understand analytical test data is required. Ability to perform and interpret statistical data is asset
This position will be based within Los Angeles, CA. As the business requires, this candidate will need to cover off shifts for the lab. This position also requires that the candidate be able to work weekends.
BE VITAL in your career, Be seen for the talent you bring to work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
J2W:LI NA
Primary Location:North America-United States-California-Los Angeles
Organization: Neutrogena Corporation (6107)
Job Function: Quality Control
Certain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the Law GINA Supplement