Research Scientist, Microbiology
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Job Number#171351 - Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia
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.
About the Role
We are looking for a Research Scientist Microbiology who wants to have real impact on products used by millions of consumers at our Cali manufacturing plant. You will be the go-to expert for microbiological control ensuring compliance with Colgate-Palmolives QS-23 standard and leading key microbiological analyses on the plant floor.
If youre ready to grow your career in a global FMCG company recognized as a great place to work come join us and help ensure safe high-quality products at Colgate-Palmolive.
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with Microbiology Control Standard (QS-23) at the Cali plant.
Perform microbiological testing of raw materials in-process samples finished goods water surfaces and environment.
Support Plant Microbiology activities: GMP walkabouts micro-awareness trainings and sampling.
Maintain the laboratory quality assurance and quality control systems including method and material qualification.
Participate in failure investigations: sampling data analysis and recommendations.
Release products and raw materials in LIMS/SAP according to specifications.
Maintain accurate up-to-date laboratory records (including second-level review).
Support IQ/OQ/PQ of lab instruments and equipment.
Lead or actively participate in the Micro Development Program (QMICs).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Microbiology Bacteriology or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in microbiological analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Intermediate English (reading writing and communication).
Experience applying GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong proactivity and sense of ownership.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Willingness and curiosity to learn new laboratory processes and technologies.
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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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
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