Senior lab analyst

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a cosmetics manufacturer.

Responsibilities

【Execution of QC Lab Testing (75%)】

• Monitor Critical Control Parameters (lab process water, pH, balance) through daily equipment verification checks and alert QC lab manager of any out of trend events
• Conduct basic routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, mass and finished goods (labs to define specific examples) and interpret results. This includes responsibility for sample preparation, sample analysis, sample reporting, processing of test results, entering results into SAP/LIMS, preparation of CoA, and sample disposition.
• Conduct environmental monitoring testing and validation.
• Complete documentation as needed to support testing procedures
• Work with Lab Coordinator to retain or discard sample, archive lab documents

【Testing Data Review and Release - Data Reviewer role responsibilities (% will vary by site)】

• Review of routine/non-routine supporting test data and results, including sample preparation records, logbooks, calculations, and data sheets. Enter results in SAP/LIMS, as needed.
• Release of raw materials, non-OTC mass, and cosmetic FGs in the laboratory

【Investigation/Problem Solving (15%)】

• Identify quality problems and suggest improvement opportunities.
• Perform Phase 1 OOS laboratory investigations with guidance from senior lab analysts
• Conduct Quality Control evaluations of consumer complaints and Quality Inquiries

【SOP Development & Training (10%)】

• Create and update SOPs
• Provide training on new technical procedures, when necessary

Requirements

【Must】

• Degree in Science preferably B.S./M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology equivalent experience
• Japanese (Native / Fluent), English (Business / Conversational) – both written & spoken
• Experience in a microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation laboratory in Quality Control for a global consumer goods or pharma company 

Required work experience *Can be considered for any of the above:

• Experience in a microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation laboratory in Quality Control for a global consumer goods or pharma company
• Advanced physical product or Microbiology evaluation skills required with strong emphasis on color matching expertise & advanced fine fragrance odor evaluation ability, as applicable to role
• Solid awareness and practice of safe lab procedures
• Solid knowledge of laboratory testing techniques (GMP, GDP and Good Lab Practices) and proficient use of all laboratory equipment (e.g., Viscometer, ACS Color Computer, Vitek, and Wet Chemistry techniques)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate information to management
• Ability to write SOPs, deviations, change controls and OOS reports
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients & manufacturing procedures preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP systems is preferred
• Must be flexible to work different shifts and overtime as needed

Salary

6 - 8.5 million yen

Location

Other