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:  Chemical Analyst
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  10/10/25
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169711 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.
 
Activities/Responsibilities:
  • Physical-chemical analysis of raw materials, work in process and finished products;
  • Instrumental analysis (HPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption, Potentiometric Titration and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance);
  • LIMS support;
  • eBuy and budget management;
  • Inventory management of reagents, standards and consumables;
  • Aging test management;
  • Annual analysis management for raw material;
  • QM user in SAP;
  • Consumer complaints management and CRS system;
  • Support audit programs (corporate or external agencies);
    Creation and update documentation/SOP's;
  • Data integrity;
  • Non-conformance management: record, monitor and support for root cause analysis investigations and corrective and preventive actions.
Control of primary and secondary standards.  
New projects support (Apolo and AoDocs)
 
Qualification requirements
  • Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering;
  • Previous work experience in Quality Control area in Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical industry or similar.
  • Empowerment;
  • SAP and LIMS tools experience;
  • Flexible and adaptable to new technologies;
  • Oral and written communication skills;
  • English - intermediate level;

 

 
Preferred qualifications
Project Management Experience;


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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