GLP Quality Assurance Specialist

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Your role at Clorox:

As a Scientist II in Global Stewardship / Regulatory, you will be part of the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) with responsibility for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), working with a cross functional team to generate quality data and documentation for business critical Regulatory submissions to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This critical work is a key driver for delivering Cleaning Business objectives and enables health of the Cleaning Business.
Federal regulations require the use of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for conducting studies that support or are intended to support applications for research or marketing permits for pesticide products regulated by the EPA. GLP standards require implementation of a robust quality management system to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of data submitted for regulatory evaluation and EPA approval.
A QAU exists to assure management that facilities, personnel, practices and records are in compliance with regulations, to maintain a master schedule sheet of studies, to inspect each study at intervals to assure compliance and to report findings to Study Director, Study Sponsors and Management.
This role is focused on 40 CFR Part 160 (EPA-GLP) compliance of product chemistry studies related to testing of antimicrobial products.
This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office of 3 days a week.

In this role, you will:

Program Management

• As the QAU:

• Collaborate within the QAU and with GLP staff to develop and implement improvements for overall test facility compliance

• Provide input to management via quarterly updates

Auditing

• Be responsible for the inspection of protocols, in-process testing, data/draft reports, final reports

• Coordinate CPC annual facility self-assessment and contract labs inspections. Communicate observations and implement changes as needed

• Identify and drive improvements and efficiencies within the auditing process

Training/Guidance

• Lead training for GLP personnel

• Provide guidance on GLP regulations/requirements for each GLP study as needed

• Improve training materials and experience to better prepare users for GLP

Study-Specific Activities (excluding auditing)

• Define studies and set timing with GLP product team members

• Review draft protocols, deviations, amendments, and study notes and provide input and guidance on format/content

• Generate and distribute inspection reports to Study Director & management

• Review revised data/report to ensure all audit findings are appropriately addressed

• Sign final report QA statement

• Identify, develop and champion improvements to study-specific activities

Other

• Represent Clorox during EPA inspections

• Monitor and implement new processes to address changes in regulations or internal practices

• Interact w/ contract laboratories on QA/GLP issues

• Update and issue Master Schedule

• Review and provide input on draft SOPs

• Maintain QAU files

• Seek to continuously find opportunities to improve GLP activities

What we look for:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Chemistry or other related Science discipline or a Quality-oriented education.

• 2-4 years laboratory, quality or plant work experience

• Analytical skills and knowledge

• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) experience

• Desired:

• Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 160 regulations, analytical techniques (including, but not limited to, manual titration, LC and GC), familiarity with CPG product development, micro and toxicity testing is desired.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic thinking and ability to increase the quality-consciousness of employees by your persuasiveness

• Customer and quality focused, team spirit and integrity

• Experience representing GLP compliance in a cross-functional team setting and project management experience

• Ability to understand and interpret GLP regulations and technical documents 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment 

• Effectively manage multiple priorities; results-oriented; process-driven

• High attention to detail

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and priorities 

• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to engage and influence various audiences at multiple levels in the organization 

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail 

• Some travel may be required (approximately 5%) 

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Workplace type:

This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office of 3 days a week.

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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