Chemical Laboratory Specialist

4 weeks ago


Morristown, Tennessee, United States Colgate-Palmolive Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Colgate-Palmolive. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for performing chemical and physical testing on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished product samples to ensure quality and safety for our consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform analytical testing of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Conduct physical and chemical testing in accordance with standard procedures, using wet-chemistry and basic instrumental techniques.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory notebooks and records.
  • Work collaboratively with the laboratory team to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Understand and accurately follow standard operating procedures, global methods, local methods, and published standard methods.
  • Provide training to employees on new and existing standard operating procedures.
  • Support operations personnel with analytical equipment and testing procedures.
  • Operate and perform basic troubleshooting on analytical instruments, including HPLC, Autotitrator, Karl Fischer, NIR, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
  • Responsible for daily and monthly instrument calibrations to ensure all instruments are working properly.
  • Support laboratory equipment validations by performing or assisting vendors with Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), and Performance Qualifications (PQ) protocols.
  • Assist the manufacturing site with product, equipment, and Cleaning & Sanitizing (C&S) validations by performing all required tests.
  • Participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations to collect vital samples and information to complete Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR).
  • Supports, maintains, and reviews data to identify trends and draw conclusions.
  • Understand and apply basic laboratory safety instructions, reagent handling precautions, and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations.

Requirements:

  • Associates degree in Chemistry with at least 2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with cGMP and FDA regulations in a chemistry laboratory environment.
  • Familiar with quality systems, including Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), calibration, validation, change control, etc.
  • Good teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to gather relevant information efficiently and apply logic in solving problems and making decisions.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and adapt to circumstances as needed.
  • Results-oriented and sets a positive example for conducting business in an ethical manner.
  • Proficient knowledge of computer and computer software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related sciences major.
  • 1+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, or consumer products industries.
  • Experience with common analytical laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, NIR, Autotitrators, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, and FTIR.

Compensation and Benefits:

Colgate-Palmolive offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $82,500 per year, based on experience, job-related knowledge, and education. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options. Salaried employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, retirement plans, vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment to Sustainability:

At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of our business and creating positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Achieving our purpose starts with our people, ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Colgate-Palmolive 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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