Job Title:  Team Leader, Analytical

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Job Number #164007 - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
 

About Us

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has given to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Job Responsibilities :

• Perform chemical analysis of raw materials, flavors, work in process and finished product according to the KRS (Key Release Specification) and KPC (Key Process Control) for approval or rejection using validated methodologies.
• Well conversant with requirements of Cosmetics rules 2020.
• Investigate to confirm all results out of specification identified in the Laboratory and report the results to all the parties involved in a timely manner.
• Lead the implementation of Lab Testing expectations in Mini laboratories.
• Ensure the accurate equipment functionality (system suitability) during the analysis.
• Maintain accurate and updated laboratory records and books, ensuring data integrity of all the data generated in the laboratory.
• Provide support for all the analytical analysis required to validate formula or manufacturing processes.
• Standardize Laboratory Procedures by issuing or updating Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide support from the analytical point of view to investigations related to Non-Conformance in the different focus factories.
• Coordinate the activities required for the Corporate Programs: Environmental and Safety Department, Factory Performance and Reliability Area and Quality Program
• Lead the implementation of new methodologies, technologies, analytical sophisticated equipment ensuring compliance with all the global technology requirements for the analytics area.
• Train all new analysts or minilab analysts in the methods or procedures where the analyst is qualified or has expertise.
• Understand and accurately follow written lab procedures, global methods & local methods. Understands the purpose, function & operating procedures of laboratory equipment.
• Understand & accurately follows expectations of Sampling & Sample preparation for chemical testing.
• Perform testing and release of Raw Materials required for Cosmetic toothpaste manufacturing, reporting test results in SAP-QM system & generate analytical report.
• Understand product/process quality issues & precisely follows the protocols on OLQ, Weight Control, SQI, Storage & Handling, Traceability etc.
• Maintain accurate up to date and concise laboratory note books & records.
• Understand the calibration & verification procedures of lab equipment & performs calibration/verification as per defined frequency.
• Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement.
• Perform or assist vendor in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Use laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according with local environmental regulations.
• Monitor the inventory of lab supplies (Chemicals, Glassware & general supplies).
• Undertake plant rounds & identifies the areas of improvement on GMP, Foreign Matter & Micro Control Program.
• Undertake self-assessment & identifies the areas of improvement in GLP, Lab Safety, 5S & Sustainability pertaining to work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Aligns with all policies and standards

What you will do :

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications :

• Masters's Degree Science (Chemistry) or Pharmacy
• At least 3 years testing experience in cosmetic or pharmaceutical lab
• Well versed in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's Degree Science (Chemistry) or Pharmacy
• 5 years testing experience in cosmetic or pharmaceutical lab
• Well versed in Microsoft office or google workspace tools
• Shall be able to work in shifts

Other Information :

• Standing -Frequently
• Walking -Frequently
• Sitting -Occasionally
• Lifting -Rarely
• Carrying -Rarely
• Pushing -Rarely
• Pulling -Rarely
• Stooping -Rarely
• Reaching -Occasionally
• Handling -Frequently
• Hearing -Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

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Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

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