Arbetsbeskrivning

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Lab Systems Automation Lead

This position reports to the Senior Manager - QA Systems & Applications and is based at Helsingborg, Sweden.

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 OTC brands such as NICORETTE®, IPREN®, LIVOSTIN®, IMODIUM®, PEPCID® and consumer health brands like NEUTROGENA®, LISTERINE®, NATUSAN®, PIZ BUIN® and o.b. ®. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

The Kenvue site in Helsingborg, Sweden is the home of the strong and growing brand NICORETTE®, a global market leader in smoking cessation. In 2021 our production facility was recognized as a Lighthouse by World Economic Forum, marking us as a beacon in The Fourth Industrial Revolution.

What you will do

The Lab Systems Automation Lead is responsible for providing site level support for the Kenvue laboratory systems (LIMS, Empower, SDMS, ComplianceBuilder). Primary responsibilities include implementation of solutions in the Kenvue laboratories to automate processes related to instrument data transfer and driving laboratories towards a paperless laboratory environment through electronic lab notebooks and test method execution.

Additionally this role will identify improvement areas, and recommend process changes to correct issues improve lab processes. This role will also support the resolution of system related issues and fixes, master data setup, and automation of lab processes via LIMS system connections and test scripts.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Execution and Support

• Design and implement automation solutions for Kenvue lab systems to ensure seamless integration of laboratory data from standalone instruments.
• Develop and standardize the maintenance of scripts and standard protocols for instrument integration
• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between laboratory instruments and information management systems (LIMS). Ensure that laboratory systems are interconnected to facilitate efficient data flow.
• Lead integration projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with IT, laboratory staff, and external vendors to execute integration projects. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for laboratory systems and integration issues.
• Provide support for projects to build electronic lab notebook templates in conjunction with IT
• Ensure all integrations comply with industry standards and local regulatory requirements. Implement security protocols to protect sensitive laboratory data.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to integration SOPs, User Guides, protocols, etc. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data transferred between systems. Work with data management teams to enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Conduct training sessions for laboratory staff on new systems and integration processes. Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in laboratory integration.

LIMS Project and Platform support

• Provide support and troubleshooting for Kenvue LIMS system in conjunction with the global business and IT teams
• Support alignment of site/regional requirements for new LIMS system implementations and enhancements that align with Global solution and design.
• Support Global Master data community of practices so that master data requirements are adopted consistently across internal manufacturing sites. Where applicable support updates and implementation of master data objects relevant to the business requirements and processes.
• Recommend changes to methods and procedures to address improvement areas
• Write, review and modify standard test/operational procedures
• Lead and participate on process improvement teams

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in automation engineering or LIMS/laboratory management systems (including Labware pharma template experience), or any combination thereof
• Experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and computer system validation required
• Programming acumen for LIMS file based integration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• 6-8 years related experience in quality control process analysis
• Experience in process improvement methodologies
• Professional fluency in Swedish & English

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, and Robot Framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background checks in the recruitment process

As a final candidate in our recruitment process, you may be subject to a background check. This process is important for us to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.

As part of this, it is important that we encourage you to make sure that the information in your CV is correct before submitting your application to us.

To carry out these background checks, we use a background check company. Different checks may be carried depending on the position that you are applying for. This could be, for example:

• Reference checks
• CV-validation
• Financial checks
• Litigation checks, including criminal cases

The background check company is an independent data controller for any personal data that they will process during the check, and if you have any questions about the processing, you may turn to the background check company.

Due to our business activities and daily operations, we may also carry out drug tests as part of our recruitment process.