Quality Technician - Chemist

Colgate • Emporia, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Are you ready to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of products that millions of pets and people trust? As a Quality Technician - Chemist, you will drive excellence by performing sophisticated analytical, physical, and chemical testing that directly impacts our site’s success. By mastering data analysis for finished products and raw materials, you will ensure we meet rigorous regulatory requirements while upholding the high standards that make Hill's Pet Nutrition a global leader in quality. You will be the frontline expert recommending corrective actions and maintaining the integrity of our food safety and GMP programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science preferred).
• Operational Flexibility: Ability to work any schedule, including weekends, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an analytical laboratory within the food, consumer product, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory information systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced math/statistical skills for data analysis.
• Previous experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and knowledge of analytical method validation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, facilitate progress, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of data-driven decision-making and leadership in a laboratory or quality setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-precision analytical testing and inspection of raw materials and finished products to ensure every item meets our strict Quality Plan and SOPs.
• Verify and document essential food safety data, including PCQI/COA verification, and ensure 100% accuracy of analytical results within SAP and digital databases.
• Maintain and calibrate advanced laboratory equipment (e.g., ICP, NIR, Karl Fischer) to ensure peak performance and reliability of testing data.
• Collaborate with third-party laboratories and internal stakeholders to resolve testing discrepancies and keep our quality manuals at the cutting edge of industry standards.
• Lead facility-wide continuous improvement projects and cross-train team members in statistical concepts and microbiological testing to foster a growth mindset.
• Audit testing results to identify trends, perform lab investigations, and support regulatory compliance for FDA, USDA, and internal audits.

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 employee's 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level