Colgate-Palmolive invites applications for a Chemist position based at our Morristown, TN location.

Our Chemist is responsible for performing physical and chemical testing in support of the site Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The lab operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This position will be from 5 pm to 5 am. on a 2-2-3 schedule.

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Principal Responsibilities: 

• Perform physical and chemical testing of raw material, packaging material, in-process and finished product in accordance with standard procedures. Approves materials and products based on test results.

• Collect and analyze test data to identify root cause, draw conclusions and recommend actions

• Participate in failure investigations to identify root cause and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Acquire basic knowledge of plant floor operations and equipment

• Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming difficulties and promote continuous improvement.

• Maintain the laboratory quality assurance systems to assure validity of data

• Perform or assist vendors in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment. Conducts lab verification of instruments

• Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory notebooks and records

• Use laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according with local environmental regulations

• Troubleshoot basic instrument problems

• Develop in depth knowledge of how to operate analytical instruments and other standard laboratory equipment relevant to job responsibilities

• Understand and accurately follow written lab procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard sources

• Develop in depth knowledge of how to calibrate and maintain analytical instruments and the use of analytical reference standards relevant to job description

• Maintain awareness of regulatory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements relevant to job responsibilities

• Prepare positive release documentation including analytical lab reports and certificates of analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

• A minimum of 0-6 months experience in an Analytical lab, or pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or consumer products industries

• Proven proficiency in laboratory skills training in chemistry

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• The manufacturing site operates 24/7 on a 2-2-3 schedule

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment

• Strong multitasking skills in a fast paced, changing environment

• Attention to detail