Scientist, Raw Materials Center

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, Division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Scientist, Raw Materials Center in Skillman, NJ.

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies touches more than a billion people's lives each day through our health care products and services, our corporate giving, and the volunteer efforts of our employees. The Johnson & Johnson Group of Consumer Companies develop and market beloved brands that address the needs of consumers and health care professionals worldwide. Our portfolio ranges across several distinct business units: Baby Care, Oral Care, Compromised Skin Care, Beauty, Feminine Care, and Over-The-Counter (OTC) products.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Product Company aspires to accelerate game-changing analytics as a core capability that fuels our competitive edge through differentiated insights and better, faster decisions, enabling our purpose and driving sustainable growth.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-energy, global, results-driven analytics culture, we may have a unique career opportunity for you!

The Scientist, Raw Materials Center will:

·  Work independently to coordinate analytical qualification testing of new raw materials and ensure completion with the final permanent specification.
·  Conduct routine testing for raw material using compendia and in-house methods using HPLC, GC and wet chemistry techniques like IR, Karl Fischer, pH, UV-Vis, Viscosity.
·  Perform and coordinate Raw Material Qualifications for new and existing supplier/raw material and evaluate Supplier test methods.
·  Raw Material Release for pilot and cGMP Batches for all three J&J internal sites (LAP, Lititz and Skillman).
·  Document raw data in laboratory notebook as per applicable cGMP requirements and SOPs
·  Review and authorize laboratory notebooks and LIMS data.
·  Compile analytical qualification report upon completion of raw material qualification.
·  Provide raw material analytical support across the region for global project.
·  Resolve issues with raw materials/products and processes
·  Identify improvement opportunities
·  Prepare technical protocols, reports, and memos
·  Participate in multi-functional teams to investigate problems, implement resolution, and develop optimized processes
·  Support analytical investigations for raw material testing at various sites.
·  Familiarity with lab software.
·  Experienced working in cGMP environment.
·  Communicate testing status and perform assigned analytical activities to support on-going projects.

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Desired profile

·  B.S with 0-3 years of professional experience required and/or M.S with 0-2 years of professional experience required.
·  Understanding of cGMPs and current FDA Compliance requirements is preferred.
·  Experience in formulation or manufacturing of consumer/pharmaceutical products is highly preferred.
·  Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, skin cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products is highly preferred.
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
·  MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency and solid presentation skills are required.
·  Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor is required.
·  Experience working with raw material suppliers or raw material manufacturing and testing is preferred.
·  Experience managing projects is required.
·  This position is required to be based in Skillman, NJ