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SalaryFounded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
The role:
Come join our world class company making great consumer products like Jergens Lotion!
We have an opportunity for a Chemist to join our Quality Services (QS) team in the Finished Product Lab working 2nd shift. The Chemist is responsible for participating in all facets of product testing bulk/finished product testing, raw material sampling, & packaging component inspections, while being GMP-compliant, & timely releases for products or components.
Mon - Fri 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm
We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
- Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
- 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day
- Adhering to all GMP and safety precautions as outlined by the Kao Cincinnati Plant Leadership via written procedures and safety standards (i.e. SDS).
- Participate in all facets of product testing (i.e. bulk product, finished product, & packaging material) while being GMP-compliant, inclusive of OT when needed, & recording these results in SAP.
- Report all out of specification (OOS) results to a QS Leader or designee & Production, & communicating to suppliers when necessary.
- Release bulk product, when appropriate, in a timely manner via SAP.
- Review production documentation & ensuring that documentation was compliant.
- Support the initiatives of key manufacturing & quality personnel, such as testing product for process improvements & ensuring planned requests are adhered.
- Ensure the good maintenance-state of the appointed laboratory instruments, that the lab is in a good housekeeping-state, & that retains are maintained.
- This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in chemistry, biology or microbiology (other majors will be considered with relevant experience in a technical area).
- 1+ years of quality experience, preferably with experience in an FDA-regulated industry (personal care, OTC drug, or contract testfacility).
- Highly-effective verbal & written communication skills & the ability to effectively multi-task, so to organize & prioritize between tasks.
- Being able to provide coverage for other laboratory areas, such as the raw materials lab is a plus, which would necessitate wet chemistry skills including analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatography.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with Systems, Applications & Products (SAP) in Data Processing is a plus.
A reasonable pay range is 22/hr. - 26/hr.
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
EOE, including disability/vets
