Chemist

Colgate • Cambridge, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist ensures the highest quality standards of household consumer products by performing precise analytical, physical, and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods (including fabric softeners and liquid cleaners). Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this role operates within a dynamic manufacturing environment to review test data, trend process capabilities, and execute critical product release or hold transactions within SAP. The Chemist serves as a key technical resource for the plant, driving root-cause investigations for nonconformances and collaborating with engineering to support Process Safety Management (PSM) policies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven knowledge of foundational analytical chemistry testing, laboratory standard operating procedures, and experience managing production batch records or technical paperwork.
• Documented ability to distinguish odors and differentiate colors to successfully execute sensory appearance testing; ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours per shift, climb ladders/stairs, and lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Competency utilizing standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Suite).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working within an analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience executing transactions within SAP or SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) modules.
• Background working within a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or regulated chemical manufacturing facility.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills with a demonstrated desire to master new laboratory methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute Quality Control Testing: Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological evaluations of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in strict accordance with the Quality Plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to determine material disposition.
• Manage Plant Monitoring & Compliance: Conduct control point monitoring by preparing and swabbing samples across the manufacturing facility and outgoing transportation tankers; compile and review Antibacterial Batch Release Records to ensure total documentation accuracy.
• Drive Inventory Dispositions & SAP Transactions: Execute timely product release or hold notifications within the Colgate distribution system and process mandatory inventory transactions utilizing SAP software.
• Lead Technical Troubleshooting & Calibration: Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure continuous operational readiness; maintain meticulous, up-to-date, and legally compliant laboratory notebooks and records.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM): Operate PSM-covered processes safely, author maintenance notifications in SAP EAM, assist engineering teams during Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and review operating procedures annually.
• Resolve Nonconformances & Support Continuous Improvement: Partner with cross-functional facility teams to investigate manufacturing nonconformance issues, identify definitive root causes, implement corrective actions, and coordinate sample logistics for stability testing.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

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