Scientist, Product Design (Analytical)
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Job Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 89000 - 100000
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#170796 - 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.
Our Product Design group is at the forefront of innovation dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and pet parents through the development of cutting-edge technologies in pet foods. We take pride in our commitment to quality ensuring that our premium wet and dry products not only meet but exceed the expectations of pet parents.
The Scientist Product Design-Analytical located in Topeka KS will work in a laboratory setting and will be responsible for carrying out research to understand product performance to ascertain optimum product design in order to deliver quality products throughout their shelf life that delight our customers.
This will involve innovative method development executing studies analysis of results interpreting data preparing final reports and communicating results.
This position will work closely with sensory product development packaging quality supply chain and manufacturing regulatory and ingredient procurement colleagues to ensure success.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Scientists and Packaging Engineers to understand study requirements and determine the best study design to address research questions
Conduct research using various types of chromatography to investigate ingredients and products
Analyze and interpret data and summarize into final reports with recommendations that are prepared for and presented to a wide variety of audiences
Develop and validate methods for investigating pet foods throughout their shelf life
Manage projects and studies to ensure successful execution
Lab maintenance and management including ongoing quality safety and related training
Required qualifications:
Minimum 3 Years of Animal or Food Industry Experience
BS in Food Science Nutrition Biochemistry Food Engineering or related field
Preferred qualifications:
MS in Food Science Nutrition Biochemistry Food Engineering or related field
Experience with lipid oxidation in food products and/ or interpreting data from Gas Chromatography in food research
Experience relating analytical and sensory results to provide product guidance that drives business results
Demonstrated understanding of food product performance research food science principles and shelf life testing
Pet food experience
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $89000.00 - $100000.00 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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- Quality Assurance
- Production Budgets
- Production Schedules
- Social Platforms
- Content Development
- Personnel Management
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Control Room
- Creative concepts
- Newsgathering
- Show Content
- Video production
- Content Reviews
About Company
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