Job Description
Role Objective
Provides routine and non-routine analytical testing and problem solving to support Supply Chain, Global Quality, and Research and Development (R&D).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Maintains a safe working environment and follows all safety procedures
Quality of incoming materials and manufactured goods
Provides accurate and timely communication of test results
Maintains system of testing, analysis and results
Participates in activities as assigned to improve a product or process or in response to customercomplaints
Performs and/or provides support for process validation
Performs and/or provides support for R&D, QA, Contract anufacturing, and Supply Chain
Collects data for Game of Work Scorecards
Maintains good housekeeping in work areas and performs assigned cleaning tasks
Facilitates and/or implements standards and specifications
Facilitates and/or implements test methods, procedures and analyses as needed
Ensures hazardous wastes and other samples are properly contained and disposed of in accordance with GOJO policies and procedures
Maintains laboratory supply inventory
Washes and maintains glassware
Overtime may be required
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas
Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
Revise/create procedures in Content Server
Communicates quality issues, initiates Laboratory Investigation Reports (LI Rs) and Quality Notifications (QNs)/Non-Conformance Events (NCEs), supports investigations, and ensures dispositions of materials
Raw Materials Lab
Participation on cross-functional New Product, Process or Problem-Solving Teams
Collaboration with suppliers to resolve out of specification results on materials
Ability to drive a tow motor vehicle
Monitors hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas for compliance
Stability Lab
Routinely provides support regarding customer complaints
Collects and analyzes shelf life data for Annual Product Reviews (APRs)
Creates, follows, and maintains the yearly stability matrix to ensure compliance with regulations
Acquires and retains production samples from in-house and contract manufacturing required for shelf life testing
Maintains environmental chambers and reserve storage areas
Analytical and In-Process Labs
Audit production lines for compliance and quality
Responsible for sampling water to prepare for analyses
Analyze cleaning validation samples submitted to the labs
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Knowledge of HPLC, UPLC, GC, TOC, FTIR, and other instrumentation functions/application
Collects and analyzes water samples representative of that used for manufacturing product, research and development, and cleaning validation
Microbiology Lab
Analyzes samples by means of Rapid Method Technologies, organism isolation/identification, membrane filtration and preservative effectiveness cycles
Performs Total Plate Count and Enrichment studies using standard plating techniques
Prepares and qualifies media including pH, sterility testing, and growth promotion testing
Responds to situations that have a high potential for positive micro results and initiate action to minimize business risk
Collects and analyzes water samples representative of that used for manufacturing product, research and development, and cleaning/rinsing for the presence of microorganisms
Testing of non-woven personal care wipes products
Captures and analyzes environmental samples
Education and Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of scientific education, prefer one year of college chemistry or biology and/or two (2) year work experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control or in a GMP-manufacturing environment.
Role Type
Direct Manufacturing/Distribution - 100% On-Site
Physical Requirements
Manufacturing - Work Context Other
Travel Requirements
Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Compensation & Benefits
The starting pay rate for this role is 23.87 per hour. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.
GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
