Quality Scientist 1 - 3rd Shift

Job description

Quality Scientist

Background & Purpose of the Job


Quality Scientist performs all duties related to the inspection, testing and analysis of incoming raw materials, packaging materials, compounding batches/neuters and finished goods for the production of Personal Care Liquids and Antiperspirant Deodorants produced in the Unilever Raeford facility. All required testing, monitoring and recording results and information are to be completed in designated secure systems and in compliance with all Unilever requirements and specifications.

Quality Scientist I is the entry level position with promotional opportunity to a Quality Scientist II after two years of quality laboratory experience, fully certified in all QA laboratories and use of WCM tools. The Quality Scientist III meets the Scientist II requirements and in addition has strong WCM acumen, manages additional responsibilities, special projects and leads kaizen improvement activities through WCM methodology. The number of Quality Scientist III positions is determined by business need.

Quality Scientist I, II and III report to the Quality Area Leader. Quality Area Leader reports to Quality Business Leader/Supervisor (WL1).

Who You Are & What You'll Do
· Completes all Unilever required testing, inspection, and analysis of incoming raw materials, packaging materials, compounding batches/neuters and finished goods using cGMP's and GLP
· Records quality data into designated systems and makes proper usage decisions to release product to the market in timely manner (Excel, SAP, TnT, etc.). Manages quality paperwork including filing.
· Ensures that all applicable test methods are in place, and that all laboratory testing equipment is appropriate, calibrated/verified and operates to the required standard. This includes reviewing and revising all quality SOP's.
· Supports, participates and leads continuous improvement activities using WCM methodology
· Supports factory KPI's and creates/ manages multiple reports including FDA Drug Report, Right First Time, Annual Product Review, Cleaning & Sanitization, Quality Shift Report, etc.
· Follows non-conforming procedures to hold or release in-bound materials, work-in-process and finished product. Evaluate QEF's and create SNCR's and partners with Supplier's to resolve open issues. Includes inspection of non-conforming product to recommend disposition.
· Supports requirements related to innovations, VIP projects, trials, validations, data analysis, etc.
· Cross trained in all areas of the quality department and works in each area on a periodic basis as determined by management.
· Supports and updates quality databases (i.e. RCP files, generic shippers, fill weight specifications, Freeweigh, etc.)
· Troubleshoot quality related issues with the operations team, audit and support warehouse quarantine areas, perform hygiene audits, quality waste tracker and other factory quality audits
· Special projects including maintaining standards, ordering supplies, kaizens, etc.

What You'll Need To Succeed

· Bachelor of Science Degree required in technical discipline (biology, chemistry, microbiology preferred)
· Test for color, odor, and appearance

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