Laboratory Chemist

What we do

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.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Laboratory Chemist

This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

What we do

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.

Who we are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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

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.

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.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry
• 3 Years experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry as an Analytical Chemist.
• Experience relating to equipment maintenance, calibration, validation, testing and method development.
• Understanding and can operate HPLC/UPLC, GC, AA, IC, UV, FTIR and other Laboratory equipment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*      
• Learning & Development Opportunities       
• Employee Resource Groups        

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.