October 31, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive

San José Iturbide

Chemist Analyst (Instrumentation /Raw Materials)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #163380 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

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.

EXPERIENCE & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide analytical data to draw conclusions and recommend actions to Product Development, Manufacturing and Global Technology Center partners.
2. Apply appropriate compendial methodologies like USP, FCC, EP, AOCS and data interpretation techniques to obtain reproducible and accurate results; assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement.
3. Contribute to method development or optimization to analyze new raw materials, experimental formulas, finished products, competitive products, and troubleshooting samples through HPLC, GC, Potentiometric Titration, & ICP techniques.
4. Transfer analytical methods and new technologies to manufacturing site, and provide analytical support and training for solving problems and continuous improvement.
5. Follow written analytical lab procedures from global and experimental methods and published standard or compendia sources.
6. Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory records.
7. Maintain, calibrate, qualify and troubleshoot instrumentation.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform and report the results of routine quantitative and qualitative analysis of products and raw materials using analytical instrumentation in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
laboratory environment.
2. Operate analytical instrumentation safely, following applicable procedures and methods; give basic maintenance when appropriate.
3. Provide analytical support to local Product Development teams, Global Technology Centers and manufacturing sites in the use of routine quantitative and qualitative analysis.
4. Document day-to-day activities and analytical data according to compliance methods.
5. Document and share analytical-specific technical learnings via appropriate oral and written communications to support method development, instrument evaluation, analytical research and
continuous improvement.
6. Support analytical method development, optimization and validation; review wet chemical methods developed in other GTCs and offer continuous improvement where appropriate.
7. Present data to internal and external technical groups.
8. Ensure compliance to Colgate-Palmolive, local and state guidelines related to Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), Quality and Regulatory requirements.

What do you need for the position?

Bachelor´s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology
At least one year of experience in chemical analysis instrumentation, raw material analysis with compendial methodologies.
Advanced English

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; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 should you require accommodation.

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