Senior Contamination Control Engineer – Hygienic Design

GOJO Industries; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Onsite well-being care

Job summary

GOJO Industries, doing business as Clorox Purell, seeks a Plant Hygienist in Wooster, OH. The role focuses on preventing contamination in OTC and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning, and risk-based controls.

Required is a Bachelor's in a technical field and at least 10 years in manufacturing (FDA-regulated preferred). 80%+ on-site work, with occasional travel within Northeast Ohio. 101,400–139,500 USD/year, bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Ten years of manufacturing experience, preferably in FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience in OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device sectors.
• Direct contamination investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead contamination investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological events.
• Identify contamination pathways and drive CAPA actions.
• Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on processes, equipment, suppliers, and facility changes.
• Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions.
• Establish site cleanliness standards and conduct routine audits.
• Assess equipment and facility design for contamination risks and assess CIP/COP effectiveness.
• Evaluate cleaning validation/verification strategies and swab locations.

Skills

Contamination control

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

Hygienic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, or food science

Job description

GOJO Industries, doing business as Clorox Purell, seeks a Plant Hygienist in Wooster, OH. The role focuses on preventing contamination in OTC and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning, and risk-based controls.

Required is a Bachelor's in a technical field and at least 10 years in manufacturing (FDA-regulated preferred). 80%+ on-site work, with occasional travel within Northeast Ohio. 101,400–139,500 USD/year, bonus eligible.