Quality - Microbiology Lab Associate (3rd Shift) bei Clorox

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Your role at Clorox:

3rd Shift Position- 10:00 pm to 6:30 am Sunday through Thursday

Perform micro testing, visual inspections, and release activities to ensure finished goods, bulk, and raw materials manufactured at Burt’s Bees, Inc. meet product quality specifications. Supports laboratory operations by providing backup testing to meet business needs. Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment in lab.

In this role, you will:

• Fulfills microbial testing of finished goods, bulk, and raw materials for compliance with USP <61> microbial enumeration and USP <62> specified microorganisms following rapid microbial testing methods.

• Accurately documents testing information and results in real time

• Supports bulk and raw material testing, and releases as needed. Additional testing includes sensory, pH, viscosity, penetration

• Reviews test data and performs release transactions in SAP

• Demonstrates ability to support production lines by answering quality-related questions and ensuring that the department meets the required quality standards.

• Document and provide support for investigations pertaining to quality issues requiring resolution. Documentation includes OOS, NCR, and Deviations.

• Prepare and sterility test media for raw material testing use

• Review COC (Chain of Custody) and Line Clearance forms prior to distributing the finished goods samples for testing

• Assist in all laboratory cleaning processes and communicates testing supplies inventory needs

• Create, revise and/or review procedures (SOPs, Job Aids and One Point Lessons) as needed.

• Special quality projects as assigned

Scope Factors:

• Prioritizes testing to support business needs

• RFI, SWARM, FI, Quarterly Improvement Participant

• Understands and utilizes myLeadership 4e’s

• Understand and demonstrate 5 calls to action, 1. Be Curious, 2. Embrace Change, 3. Think Boldly, 4. Put the Consumer First, and 5. Act like an Owner

• Complete annual cGMP, Safety, and Sustainable Training. Complete both General and Safety Improvements quarterly

• Ability to operate micro lab equipment: Neogen Soleris, Autoclave

• Ability to operate pH meter, viscometer, penetrometer, TOC analyzer

• Ability to calibrate pH meter and scales

• Provide support to the Microbiology Technician and backup to the quality laboratory

• Follow all Safety, GLP, GDP, and GMP regulations and procedures

• Perform all training related to safety, GMP, sustainability, and environmental

• Understands and utilizes continuous improvement tools

• Provide backup to Quality lab

• Ensure all expired material is labeled appropriately

• Provide backup to raw material sampler

• Other Scope Factors: contributes to quality projects as assigned 

• Hourly Compensation: $24.65 plus $1.20 shift differential

What we look for:

Education/Years and Type of Experience: 

AA / AS Degree in a related field OR two (2) years of progressively responsible, related work experience in the manufacturing of industry (Pharmaceutical, Food or Cosmetics preferable)

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills in Work and Excel are mandatory, and the demonstrated ability to understand and learn additional programs is essential and required

• Demonstrated ability in analytical reasoning is required.

• Demonstrated ability in operating and troubleshooting testing equipment

• Understanding microbiology processes, plating, methods, etc.  

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

• Experience in using SAP and Outlook preferred. Must demonstrate aptitude in using Warehouse Management System – SAP

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for several hours a day

• Must be able to stoop, kneel and squat periodically while inspecting or sampling

• Must be capable of working in a heavy manufacturing environment where they are subject to loud noise and hot and cold temperatures

• Experience and knowledge of applicable regulations

• Follow company safety and good manufacturing practice regulations and procedures

• Ability to work effectively within all levels of the organization – from the shop floor to upper management - is a must

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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