Job Title:  Lab Analyst

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 163034 - Canelands Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Position Role

To sample and analyse all raw materials, in process materials and finished goods in order to ensure that they comply with the relevant specifications.

Position Description
 

• Performs physical and chemical testing in accordance with standard procedures. 
• Participates in failure investigations to collect the necessary samples when appropriate.
• Collects and analyses data to draw conclusions and recommend actions.
• Applies appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintains the laboratory quality assurance systems to assure validity of data
• Performs or assists vendors in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintains accurate, up to date and concise laboratory notebooks and records.
• Uses laboratory safety equipment and understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical/ biological waste according to local environmental regulations.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively through written and oral means.
• Ensure that GMP is maintained in the Laboratory and the mini labs.
• Has overall responsibility to train and monitor the performance of the minilab staff.
• Monitor chemical usage and timely reordering to ensure there is no business interruption.
• Supports plant trial/ EMO’s with testing requirements
• Work with the plant to investigate NCR’s and participate in RCA assessments.

Continuous Improvement: 

• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities to improve Laboratory performance.
• Share ideas, knowledge, and best practices to improve processes and solve problems.
• Works to standardised best practices.

EOHS and Quality: 

• Understands own role and responsibility as well as that of others in implementing EOHS and Quality standards and guidelines.
• Takes corrective actions in a timely manner to mitigate potential EOHS or Quality incidents.
• Abides by facility safety and GMP requirements and sets the example.
• Assists with housekeeping of the production area. 

Documentation:

• Records analytical results on a daily basis in order to detect any possible deviations / changes.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration: 

• Sees oneself as a business team member rather than as an individual in a Supply Chain function.
• Communicates effectively with team members and leadership to transfer information, request resources and ask for decisions.
• Seeks out internal best practices.
• Develops and fosters teamwork to drive business results.

Promotes Teamwork:  

• Displays teamwork in getting work done.
• Encourages people to work as a team.
• Anticipates and facilitates resolution of conflict.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical chemistry 

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years’ experience in the lab environment or relevant process experience.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create 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; 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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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