Chemist - Personal Care

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Our Chemist is responsible for performing physical and chemical testing in support of the site Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The lab operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This position is a third shift position M-F from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Perform physical and chemical testing of raw material, packaging material, in-process and finished product in accordance with standard procedures. Approves materials and products based on test results

Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming difficulties and promote continuous improvement.

Maintain the laboratory quality assurance systems to assure validity of data and troubleshoot basic instrument problems

Perform or assist vendors in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment. Conducts lab verification of instruments

Use laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according with local environmental regulations

Develop in depth knowledge of how to operate analytical instruments and other standard laboratory equipment relevant to job responsibilities

Understand and accurately follow written lab procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard sources

Prepare positive release documentation including analytical lab reports and certificates of analysis

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related technical field

A minimum of 0 - 2 years experience in an Analytical lab, or pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or consumer products industries

Proven proficiency in laboratory skills with training in chemistry

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Willing to work third shift M-F

Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. LI-On-site