2026 Analytical Sciences Lab Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #169453 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

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

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Position Overview:

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique chance to get hands-on experience applying analytical chemistry to improving pet health. You won't be just an extra set of hands; you'll be a key part of our team, working on a substantial project with one-on-one mentorship from one of our experts.

This internship is designed to give you both practical lab skills and professional growth. You'll gain direct exposure to senior leaders, and our program provides opportunities to network with other students who share your career interests. We encourage you to use your downtime to connect with our team and learn how you can grow with us.

As an Analytical Lab Intern , you will focus on projects within an analytical team to leverage and implement automated processes and help improve the efficiency of current methods. This role is perfect for a student eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Program, calibrate, maintain and operate robotic instruments for the preparation of chemical solutions, ensuring accurate and reproducible results.

• Optimize and execute GC-FID and GCMS methods for both liquid and gaseous (headspace) samples.

• Process, analyze, and interpret GCFID and GC/MS data, including chromatogram review, peak identification, and method troubleshooting.

• Apply calibration standards and quantitative analysis approaches to accurately determine concentrations of target analytes.

• Perform method validation activities and utilize statistical methods to evaluate accuracy and reproducibility.

• Maintain documentation of analytical procedures, instrument maintenance, and results in accordance with laboratory quality systems.

• Collaborate with team members to support method development, validation, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior students seeking a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with computer programming is desirable.

• Knowledge of GC/MS instruments for both liquid and headspace sampling. Hands-on experience in those instruments is preferred.

• Familiarity with calibration techniques, quantification methods, and lab data systems.

• Strong background in statistical methods and data analysis.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA

• Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $23.50 - $29.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: 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

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Please complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

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