Thank you for considering Kenrico. If you are a foreign national in Japan or located overseas, you will start in our International Business Development Division and assist in the investigation, negotiation, and distribution of Kenrico products around the world.

Please review the job descriptions as well as all the material on this page before applying, particularly the recruiting policy/procedures at the end of this page. Please specify which job you are interested in applying for with your application.

  • Job opening for: Pharmaceutical Microbiologist (Filled - hiring closed)
We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist with a proven track record of study management. The candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in microbiology, GLP complicance and have a proven capability in pharmaceutical microbiology and driven studies. In addition, the applicant will also be responsible for managing and developing Kenrico's unique and world leading in vitro infection disease models.

Salary is paid in yen and is fixed in annual figure, in 12 monthly payments. Specific salary levels will not be discussed until the end of the second tier of the application process.

If you are an international applicant outside Japan, please include your current qualifications in your application with Japanese translation certified by the Japanese embassy in your country. Without a certified Japanese translation by the Japanese embassy in your country, the applicant will not be considered.

Application deadline: 1 December 2012.
  • Job opening for: Chemist (Filled - hiring closed)
The main purpose of the role is to plan and carry out the technical activities associated with process development for the scale-up of new pharmaceutical technologies. The role will be extensively involved in the introduction of these new products to our global network of distributors, and their subsequent ongoing technical support.

Ideally the successful applicants should possess either a PhD or degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related science discipline. You will have a hands-on practical approach, strong problem solving skills, show excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate and work closely with collegues from operations across our facilities.

Salary is paid in yen and is fixed in annual figure, in 12 monthly payments. Specific salary levels will not be discussed until the end of the second tier of the application process.

If you are an international applicant outside Japan, please include your current qualifications in your application with Japanese translation certified by the Japanese embassy in your country. Without a certified Japanese translation by the Japanese embassy in your country, the applicant will not be considered.

Application deadline: 31 December 2010.
  • Job opening for: Lab engineer/Technician (Filled - hiring closed)
We wish to increase our production speed with our facility expansion.
    Requirement:
    1. Support various Hardware and Software groups in consoles and printed circuit board assemblies for qualification requirement and product reliability to obtain superb high quality products.
    2. Provide day to day lab sustaining support of manufacturing equipment. Perform troubleshooting and repair, regular preventive maintenance, calibration, installations, and bring up of all equipment.
    3. Maintain all manufacturing related production and development documentation and generate new ones as required.
    4. Support System Hardware with Verification and Validation Testing.
    5. Provide weekly status report that indicates the state of the equipment, validation and product results.
Salary is paid in yen and is fixed in annual figure, in 12 monthly payments. Specific salary levels will not be discussed until the end of the second tier of the application process.
  • Job opening for: Message board support (Filled - hiring closed)
We are looking for candidates that can work part-time to support our upcoming online message board. Your job is to answer health related questions and give recommendations based on your experience and knowledge. There is no risk involved. You will work accordingly with our main medical doctors and health practitioners.

If you are a medical doctor or health practitioners in Japan or outside Japan, you will need to include your current certification or qualifications in your application. Good reputation, strong knowledge in medical and alternative medicines are required. A background check will be accessed once your application has reached the second tier of the application process.
    Requirement:
    1. Strong knowledge in medical and alternative medicines areas (medical doctor/health practitioners are welcomed)
    2. Good communication skills.
    3. Fluent in English and *must* be able to write very well in English.
Salary is paid in yen and in 12 monthly payments. Specific salary levels will not be discussed until the end of the second tier of the application process.
APLLICATION PROCESS

All initial applications will be acknowledged but material will not be returned.
All formal applications must be submitted in hardcopy or in electronic form. No calls please.
Electronic: Please submit your resume in English and Japanese (if available) and a photo in PDF to:
kenrico@kenrico.com

Hardcopy: please submit your resume in English and Japanese (if available) and a photo to:

Kenrico LTD
1738-2 Kikugawa
Shimada, Shizuoka 428-0037
Japan.
POLICY

Even if the position has been filled, we will still evaluate resumes for future consideration and you will be advised if your resume will be kept on file or not.

If it is kept on file, you will be notified when we are recruiting again for a position that we feel you are well suited for. At that time, please be sure to keep us up-to-date on your contact information, as in the past, we have been unable to locate potential candidates.

We do not offer internships for any positions.

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