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SENIOR LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST III-8341141104
Description
Neutrogena Corporation, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III, 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 Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III will provide technical expertise and leadership to analytical raw material testing team, as well as, performing routine testing to support the Analytical laboratory to ensure achievement of Neutrogena's standards for quality. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations.
Perform chemical testing of raw materials and Active Ingredients in support of GMP production, Responsible for utilizing common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, KF, infra-red spectroscopy (F.T.I.R), UV, separation analysis, and wet chemical methods such as titrations to insure compliance with established specifications. Execute more complicated analysis, USP method verification, and laboratory project management with minimal supervision.
This individual will generate and perform Laboratory Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Laboratory investigations. This individual will provide recommendations and implement NCR and lab investigation corrective actions to support a compliant laboratory.
This individual will qualify lab equipment and support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and service plans. In addition, this individual will maintain laboratory inventory as needed. This individual will perform appropriate training of laboratory employees in their job functions, provide quality systems and task training, and support the reporting of laboratory metrics. This individual will also provide oversight and assist activities of more junior personnel as required by laboratory management.
This individual will perform more advanced analytical laboratory projects and investigation under the direction of laboratory management. This individual will assist management as a professional advisor and authoritative figure on issues pertaining to specialized and detailed analytical laboratory tasks. This candidate must drive process and technical improvements. This individual must collaborate with the team supporting team goals of productivity and compliance. Contribute to advanced technical work in investigations, validation and troubleshooting.
The Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III independently conducts analyses, interprets results, and develops solutions. This individual develops efficient and timely project objectives. This individual will detect and evaluate problems with analytical processes and contribute in developing methods and techniques for solutions to those problems. S/he will set up, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to laboratory equipment. S/he will detect and correct problems in using standardized procedures. This individual performs routine to complex laboratory analyses and experiments with no supervision. This individual will transfer, modify, verify, and improve analytical methods.
The Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III will be responsible for preparing scientific reports and documents. This individual reviews other team member’s analytical data. S/he will interact with internal and external business partners. S/he serves as a technical lead on projects and provides direction to junior colleagues. This individual will compose Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GLP documents for the Analytical laboratory. S/he will provide technical advice to team members within the analytical laboratory. The successful candidate will develop technical proficiency, think independently, exercise sound judgments that correspond with experience, and adhere to safe work practices. S/he will interact effectively with other Scientists, Senior Scientist, technicians or other employees on adjacent shifts.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related Science field is required. This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of work experience in a Quality Assurance/QC Analytical laboratory. Knowledge of USP regulations in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Current experience with a variety of analytical tests of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products is highly preferred. Experience in performing routine and non-routine analytical test methods and USP testing is required. Broad based experience or combination of experience, in analytical testing, test method development, technical transfer, strong science knowledge and understanding of test equipment function is required. Experience in conducting, executing, and leading laboratory investigations is required. Must have tactical, regulatory, and business knowledge to drive the compliance improvement process. Solid influencing skills to drive process and technical improvements. The ability to drive change and innovation within an analytical lab functional area is required. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs are 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.
Experience with knowledge of calibration and measuring performance of analytical lab testing equipment is highly preferred. Experience with training laboratory personnel is highly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with LIMS is preferred. This position requires collaborative conjunction with management to develop or improve methodologies. This individual will be able to understand process criteria and regulations and business impact of decisions and actions. Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency are also required. Ability to work independently with little guidance is required. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with upper management on analytical issues is required. This position is located in Los Angeles and may require <15% travel.
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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
SENIOR LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST III-8341141104
Description
Neutrogena Corporation, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III, 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 Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III will provide technical expertise and leadership to analytical raw material testing team, as well as, performing routine testing to support the Analytical laboratory to ensure achievement of Neutrogena's standards for quality. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations.
Perform chemical testing of raw materials and Active Ingredients in support of GMP production, Responsible for utilizing common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, KF, infra-red spectroscopy (F.T.I.R), UV, separation analysis, and wet chemical methods such as titrations to insure compliance with established specifications. Execute more complicated analysis, USP method verification, and laboratory project management with minimal supervision.
This individual will generate and perform Laboratory Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Laboratory investigations. This individual will provide recommendations and implement NCR and lab investigation corrective actions to support a compliant laboratory.
This individual will qualify lab equipment and support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and service plans. In addition, this individual will maintain laboratory inventory as needed. This individual will perform appropriate training of laboratory employees in their job functions, provide quality systems and task training, and support the reporting of laboratory metrics. This individual will also provide oversight and assist activities of more junior personnel as required by laboratory management.
This individual will perform more advanced analytical laboratory projects and investigation under the direction of laboratory management. This individual will assist management as a professional advisor and authoritative figure on issues pertaining to specialized and detailed analytical laboratory tasks. This candidate must drive process and technical improvements. This individual must collaborate with the team supporting team goals of productivity and compliance. Contribute to advanced technical work in investigations, validation and troubleshooting.
The Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III independently conducts analyses, interprets results, and develops solutions. This individual develops efficient and timely project objectives. This individual will detect and evaluate problems with analytical processes and contribute in developing methods and techniques for solutions to those problems. S/he will set up, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to laboratory equipment. S/he will detect and correct problems in using standardized procedures. This individual performs routine to complex laboratory analyses and experiments with no supervision. This individual will transfer, modify, verify, and improve analytical methods.
The Senior Lead, QA Analytical Scientist III will be responsible for preparing scientific reports and documents. This individual reviews other team member’s analytical data. S/he will interact with internal and external business partners. S/he serves as a technical lead on projects and provides direction to junior colleagues. This individual will compose Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GLP documents for the Analytical laboratory. S/he will provide technical advice to team members within the analytical laboratory. The successful candidate will develop technical proficiency, think independently, exercise sound judgments that correspond with experience, and adhere to safe work practices. S/he will interact effectively with other Scientists, Senior Scientist, technicians or other employees on adjacent shifts.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related Science field is required. This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of work experience in a Quality Assurance/QC Analytical laboratory. Knowledge of USP regulations in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Current experience with a variety of analytical tests of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products is highly preferred. Experience in performing routine and non-routine analytical test methods and USP testing is required. Broad based experience or combination of experience, in analytical testing, test method development, technical transfer, strong science knowledge and understanding of test equipment function is required. Experience in conducting, executing, and leading laboratory investigations is required. Must have tactical, regulatory, and business knowledge to drive the compliance improvement process. Solid influencing skills to drive process and technical improvements. The ability to drive change and innovation within an analytical lab functional area is required. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs are 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.
Experience with knowledge of calibration and measuring performance of analytical lab testing equipment is highly preferred. Experience with training laboratory personnel is highly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with LIMS is preferred. This position requires collaborative conjunction with management to develop or improve methodologies. This individual will be able to understand process criteria and regulations and business impact of decisions and actions. Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency are also required. Ability to work independently with little guidance is required. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with upper management on analytical issues is required. This position is located in Los Angeles and may require <15% travel.
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