Quality NIR Specialist (Chemist)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#167726 - 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

The Plant NIR Specialist is responsible for executing the Near-IR (NIR) program for on-line/in-line/at-line methods including process monitoring control and release of raw materials premixes and finished products in compliance with CP Standards and Guidelines. This position provides technical support to the manufacturing facility in the areas NIR rapid methods and NIR equipment maintenance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute NIR program including control charting documentation bias evaluation and equipment maintenance This includes ensuring proper documentation & compliance for internal & external audits

• Collection of data for the development of NIR calibrations.

• Troubleshoot issues related to the NIR processes and programs

• Support the development and validation of other rapid analytical methods to support manufacturing consistency and product quality.

• Implement and monitor SOP in compliance to Colgate-Palmolive Standards and train manufacturing staff to utilize developed methods and maintain instrumentation.

• Perform quality lab-related tasks including but not limited to sampling sample preparation analytical data review

• Provide support for troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory out-of-specification investigations related to rapid methods

• Contribute or write deviations Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPAs) Lab Investigation Reports (LIRs) conduct modeling and other investigatory procedures

• Provide support to analytical lab as necessary for business needs to ensure accurate and timely analysis.

• Provide support to Quality Systems Team Leader and Clerical Chemist when absent

• Communicate with corporate partners and vendors to address statistical trends

Basic qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related scientific field such as Food Science Environmental Sciences or Biology with 2 years experience in an analytical laboratory in food consumer product or pharmaceutical industry OR a Bachelors degree with 3 years experience in an analytical laboratory in food consumer product or pharmaceutical industry

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in calibration development using chemometric software

• Method development in a laboratory setting.

• Strong ability & knowledge of Statistics and Statistical Process Control tools

• Experience with dashboard tools and data analytics

• Previous experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $64000.00 - $72000.00 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 employees 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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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