Job Title:  Plant Chemist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166757 - Sanford, Maine, 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.
 

The Tom’s of Maine Plant Chemist will be responsible for performing physical and chemical testing in support of the Sanford site’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.

Working hours for this position are 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.  As our lab operates 16 hours/day, there will be occasions where coverage for 2nd shift may be necessary.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform physical and chemical testing of raw material, packaging material, in-process and finished product in accordance with standard procedures. Approve materials and products based on test results.

• Collect and analyze test data to identify root cause, draw conclusions and recommend actions

• Participate in failure investigations to identify root cause and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Acquire basic knowledge of plant floor operations and equipment

• Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement.

• Maintain the laboratory quality assurance systems to assure validity of data

• Conducts lab verification of instruments

• Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory (physical and electronic) notebooks and records.

• Use laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations.

• Troubleshoot basic instrument problems.

• Develop knowledge of how to operate analytical instruments and other standard laboratory equipment relevant to job responsibilities.

• Understand and precisely follow written lab procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard or compendia sources.

• Develop and maintain awareness of regulatory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements relevant to job responsibilities.

 Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Biochemistry, or other scientific discipline

• A minimum of 1 year experience in an Analytical lab, preferably within the CPG, pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or food industries

• Experienced in use of digital systems for lab management (i.e. LIMS) and proficient use of google platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Experience in manufacturing environment, with strong multitasking skills in a fast paced, changing environment

• Demonstrated competency in laboratory skills training in chemistry

• Experience in data analytics.

• Experience with any/all of the following: HPLC, GC, NMR, FTIR, ISE, HPIC

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $62,000.00 - $77,500.00 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.

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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