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Quality Control Lab Technician

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Quality Control Lab Technician

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.

Role reports to:

QC Laboratory Lead

Location:

Europe/ Middle East/Africa, South Africa, West Cape, Cape Town

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Quality Control Lab Technician will be responsible for the sampling of raw materials entering the warehouse to be sent to the QC Laboratory for analysis, checking of packaging components and ensuring that goods are stored in their specified areas within the warehouse.

Ranqe:

Internal: Manufacturing, Laboratory, warehouse

External: Suppliers raw material and packaging components

Main responsibilities:

SAMPLING OF INCOMING RAW MATERIAL. SEMI-FINISHED AND THIRD PARTY MATERIAL

  • Adhere to planning priority to support the laboratory

  • Samples always available for testing when needed, which may require working beyond normal working hours to meet these targets

ADHERING TO ALL GMP. EHS. SOP'S AND COMPANY REGULATIONS

  • Always adhering to EHS regulations. Always following Standard Operating Procedures regarding tasks that are being performed. Adhering to Kenvue policies and regulations

ENSURING SANITIZATION OF ALL SAMPLING TOOLS AND ROOMS

  • Maintaining a high standard of GMP within sampling booths and surrounding areas. Ensuring that areas in and around the sampling zones are maintained according to EHS and cGMP standards

  • Maintain registers and log books to control the environmental conditions inside and outside the designated sampling areas

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

  • Ensure working conditions are according to EHS and GMP requirements and alerting superiors if conditions change

  • Maintaining logbooks according to assigned responsibilities

  • Report findings

SAMPLING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY AND CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Ensure training on latest SOP/WI is completed prior to executing tasks. Instruments calibrated per procedure.

  • Maintains housekeeping standards in the sampling areas and designated storage areas.  

  • No areas of Special Concern identified because of internal or external audit findings. Instruments calibrated on schedule. No visible contamination. spillage dirt, dust, and damage to area.

IDENTIFY ITEMS THAT DO NOT MEET REQUIRED STANDARDS

  • 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

  • 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

  • Minimum — Grade 12

  • Knowledge of materials handling

  • Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel. Outlook

  • Able to lift 20 kg

  • Operate warehouse motorised equipment and machinery 

  • Able to multi-task and take on extra responsibility

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