Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Microbiologist
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  6/4/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173539 - 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.
 

About the Role

As a Microbiologist, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing hub, ensuring the microbiological quality and safety of our next-generation products. You will own the microbiological testing process, directly impacting product approvals and ensuring that everything rolling off our lines meets the highest quality standards before reaching consumers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Product Testing: Execute microbiological robustness, preservative effectiveness, and method validation testing in compliance with company SOPs and FDA stability guidelines.

  • Plant & Lab Support: Conduct microbiological analysis on water, raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), environmental samples, and finished products across our Pilot Plant and Antares facilities.

  • Data Integrity & Quality: Maintain rigorous laboratory QC systems. Keep accurate, concise records following ALCOA data integrity principles and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) when needed.

  • Investigations: Lead Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs) and participate in failure investigations to collect samples and root out anomalies.

  • Equipment & Culture Care: Support the culture maintenance and storage program, and assist vendors with IQ/OQ/PQ qualifications for lab instruments.

  • EHS & GMP Compliance: Actively coordinate and execute Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) activities to mitigate risks.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field.

  • At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment, or in a highly similar microbiological role.

  • Advanced English proficiency.

  • Deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Environmental Safety, and Biohazard management (EHS).

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced understanding of microbiological testing, laboratory processes, and GMP/Quality systems to ensure product and raw material integrity.

  • Proven ability to build mutually supportive relationships with internal/external global colleagues and communicate technical data clearly and concisely.

  • A proactive mindset focused on driving continuous improvement in daily laboratory operations.


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 should you require accommodation.

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