Scientist, R&D AnalyticalExperience Level: Senior Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-15
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Scientist, R&D Analytical
This position reports into Principal Scientist, R&D Analytical and is based at Mumbai, India
Who We Are
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. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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.
What you will do
The Scientist, R&D Analytical is responsible for performing analytical and stability testing, conducting advanced research activities and utilizing technology and programs to enable Innovation projects:
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage analytical research projects in R&D department
· Develop, optimize, validate and transfer analytical methods to support product development and life cycle management projects
· Execute developmental stability testing for Drug and Cosmetic products
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific advancements
· Provide technical expertise in analytical instrumentation and data analysis
· Ensure expertise in a wide range of analytical technologies and instrumentation for testing capabilities.
· Execute the assigned stability testing for shelf-life assessment of stability studies.
· Participate in method transfer process regarding testing activities.
· Work on specific research projects, if required.
· Stay current with industry trends and technologies to drive innovation
· Support process owners or subject matter experts for assigned responsibilities, critical laboratory processes and quality systems.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
· Minimum Masters in Chemistry or equivalent science (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) or Ph.D with 4-8 years of proven working experience in Analytical Chemistry and/or Medicinal chemistry, Quality Control or related functions in healthcare/pharma/FMCG sector with exposure to GMP and Quality environment preferred
· Proven track record of leading successful scientific projects
· Experience working in Analytical Chemistry supporting new product development and life cycle management projects in a Consumer Health or Pharmaceutical environment
· Strong knowledge in UPLC, HPLC, and GC to execute Analytical test method development, validation and optimization in a cGMP environment
· Solid understanding of analytical and physical testing capabilities, technical skills related to instrumentation principles and working, basic troubleshooting, good documentation practices, data integrity aspects, etc.
· Experience working in Analytical Chemistry supporting new product development and life cycle management projects in a Consumer Health environment
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· Strong experience with Empower chromatography data system, using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), and LIMS systems.
· Ability to grasp technical/compliance requirements and execute assigned work to meet the key performance indicators
· Excellent oral and written communication and articulation skills
· Challenges the status quo and brings innovative ideas and suggestions
· Displays technical curiosity and self-initiative to deliver beyond usual activities
· Good interpersonal skills to partner across functions, sites, and regions
Kenvue is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.