Job Title:  Quality Chemist - 2nd shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #163589 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, 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.
 

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a future to smile about?

 What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions? If this is how you see your career, Colgate/Hill's Pet Nutrition 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 contributed 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.

The Quality Chemist performs routine physical and analytical testing of packaging, raw material, in-process, and finished product in accordance with official laboratory methods and standards to affirm the production of nutritionally superior pet food. This role is also responsible for driving efficiency and efficacy of all quality systems in the Bowling Green, Kentucky facility.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements.

Performs or assists vendors in the installation and qualification phases of laboratory instruments.

Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance to official laboratory methods.

Performs routine peroxide value, free fatty acid, and mycotoxin testing.

Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment calibrations.

Understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local and environmental regulations.

Conducts internal and external audits of Quality Systems.

Participates and executes corrective action planning and remediation.

Prepares, organizes, and stores library samples.

Adheres to quality programs such as HACCP, SOPs, and document control.

Prepare samples for Third Party analysis

Ability to perform NIR testing according to SOP’s and maintain calibrations as required

Maintains and troubleshoots quality systems, equipment and programs including metal detectors, scales, and check-weighs.

Assists in SAP processes / transactions such as hold/release, product traceability and recall, and regulatory compliance.

Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Quality and Micro issues.

Conducts training for plant personnel regarding Quality and Laboratory procedures.

Measures, records, and reports plant KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).

Comply with Best Laboratory & Documentation Practices

Able to conduct CAPA analysis on out of specification laboratory results

Orders lab supplies and maintaining budget goals

Maintains proficiency in SAP process flow and application. Able to quickly retrieve and understand data to support FDA, USDA, external and internal audit requests.

Works any shift as needed, and troubleshoots quality issues over the phone during off hours.

Understands bioterrorism initiatives and food safety and regulatory standards.

Researches new methods and equipment through the participation in projects with other departments.

Provides finished product data and analytical results of test products for the Pet Nutrition Center.

Understands plant floor operations and equipment

Other job duties and projects as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field. OR Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience in analytical laboratory in food, consumer product or pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to work assigned schedule, including night shift and/or weekends.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 or more years of experience in an analytical laboratory.

• Knowledge of quality systems.

• Computer skills including email, spreadsheet, presentation and database management.

• Good technical, communications, and interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience using SAP.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Broad Supply Chain perspective.

• Knowledge of analytical method validation

• Previous experience using LC, MS and/or tandem LC-MS or LC-MS/MS systems.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $49.600,00 - $60.000,00 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.

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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.

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