2026 Analytical Sciences Lab Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#169453 - Topeka Kansas 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.

Position Overview:

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique chance to get hands-on experience applying analytical chemistry to improving pet health. You wont be just an extra set of hands; youll be a key part of our team working on asubstantial project with one-on-one mentorship from one of our experts.

This internship is designed to give you both practical lab skills and professional growth. Youll gain direct exposure to senior leaders and our program provides opportunities to network with other students who share your career interests. We encourage you to use your downtime to connect with our team and learn how you can grow with us.

As an Analytical Lab Intern you will focus on projects within an analytical team to leverage and implement automated processes and help improve the efficiency of current methods. This role is perfect for a student eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a fast-paced innovative lab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program calibrate maintain and operate robotic instruments for the preparation of chemical solutions ensuring accurate and reproducible results.

• Optimize and execute GC-FID and GCMS methods for both liquid and gaseous (headspace) samples.

• Process analyze and interpret GCFID and GC/MS data including chromatogram review peak identification and method troubleshooting.

• Apply calibration standards and quantitative analysis approaches to accurately determine concentrations of target analytes.

• Perform method validation activities and utilize statistical methods to evaluate accuracy and reproducibility.

• Maintain documentation of analytical procedures instrument maintenance and results in accordance with laboratory quality systems.

• Collaborate with team members to support method development validation and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior students seeking a Bachelors degree in Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience with computer programming is desirable.

• Knowledge of GC/MS instruments for both liquid and headspace sampling. Hands-on experience in those instruments is preferred.

• Familiarity with calibration techniques quantification methods and lab data systems.

• Strong background in statistical methods and data analysis.

• Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship needs.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $23.50 - $29.00 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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