- Location:
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Emporia - Lyon County, Kansas, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
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- Advertiser:
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Job ID:
- 132273370
- Company:
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- Posted On:
- 18 September 2025
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169269 - Emporia, 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 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.
The Quality Chemist performs routine physical and analytical testing of packaging, raw material, in-process, and finished product in accordance with official laboratory methods and standards to affirm the production of nutritionally superior pet food. This role is also responsible for driving efficiency and efficacy of all quality systems in the Bowling Green, Kentucky facility.
Core Responsibilities:
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements.
Performs or assists vendors in the installation and qualification phases of laboratory instruments.
Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance to official laboratory methods.
Performs routine peroxide value, free fatty acid, and mycotoxin testing.
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment calibrations.
Understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local and environmental regulations.
Conducts internal and external audits of Quality Systems.
Participates and executes corrective action planning and remediation.
Prepares, organizes, and stores library samples.
Adheres to quality programs such as HACCP, SOPs, and document control.
Prepare samples for Third Party analysis
Ability to perform NIR testing according to SOP’s and maintain calibrations as required
Maintains and troubleshoots quality systems, equipment and programs including metal detectors, scales, and check-weighs.
Assists in SAP processes / transactions such as hold/release, product traceability and recall, and regulatory compliance.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Quality and Micro issues.
Conducts training for plant personnel regarding Quality and Laboratory procedures.
Measures, records, and reports plant KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Comply with Best Laboratory & Documentation Practices
Able to conduct CAPA analysis on out of specification laboratory results
Orders lab supplies and maintaining budget goals
Maintains proficiency in SAP process flow and application. Able to quickly retrieve and understand data to support FDA, USDA, external and internal audit requests.
Works any shift as needed, and troubleshoots quality issues over the phone during off hours.
Understands bioterrorism initiatives and food safety and regulatory standards.
Researches new methods and equipment through the participation in projects with other departments.
Provides finished product data and analytical results of test products for the Pet Nutrition Center.
Understands plant floor operations and equipment
Other job duties and projects as assigned.
Basic qualifications:
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-BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field OR
Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment
-Ability to work any work schedule, including weekends.
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred qualifications:
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-3 or more years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
-Knowledge of quality systems.
-Computer skills including email, spreadsheet, presentation and database management.
-Good technical, communications, and interpersonal skills.
-Previous experience using SAP.
-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Broad Supply Chain perspective
-Knowledge of analytical method validation
Expected Areas of Skills
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-Basic SPC knowledge and strong math and statistical skills.
-Advanced computer application experience in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Google Applications
-In-depth knowledge of basic microbiological testing and laboratory procedures.
-Skilled in the proper use of aseptic sampling
-Basic skills in mycotoxin testing.
-Demonstrable safety skills pertaining to all required lab methodologies.
Leadership Competencies
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-Analysis and Decision Making
-Effective Execution
-Teamwork and Collaboration
Functional Competencies
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-Managing Production
-Managing Materials and Services
-EHS and Quality
Cross-Functional Competencies
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-Supply Chain Systems and Analysis
-EHS and Quality Leadership
-Cross Organizational Collaboration
Managing with Respect Competencies
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-Communicate Effectively
-Promotes Teamwork
-Set the Example
-Values Unique Contributions
Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)
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-Does this position supervise: No
-Communicates testing requirements, data analysis, and various issues to the Quality Systems Team Leader (direct supervisor) and to the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality Group as necessary.
-Communicates testing requirements and results to members of the Plant Operations team and Plant Quality team members. Works directly with other members of the Plant’s Quality Team.
-Communicates with third party laboratories regarding testing, analysis, materials, equipment, pricing, etc.
-Communicates Material Safety Data Sheets, chemical waste and microbial issues with Plant EHS team members
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: 0%
Physical Requirements
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-Ability to work in an environment that has a wide range of temperature variation and humidity
-Lift varied capacities over the following time periods:
1.
50 pounds, from floor to 36”, 42 times per hour for 4 hours
2.
50 pounds, from knees to 36”, 42 times per hour for 4 hours
3.
50 pounds, from waist to 36”, 42 times per hour for 4 hours
4.
50 pounds, overhead to 36”, 42 times per hour for 4 hours
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-Push or pull an 800 pound tote on wheels across a cement surface 8 to 24 times for 8 hours, occasionally
-Work with hands overhead occasionally, up to 100 times for 8 hours
-Bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees 100 to 500 times for 8 hours
-Climb steps and/or ladders 30 times per 8 hours, 45 steps per trip
-Walk unlimited distances every workday
-Wear dust masks and hearing protection
-Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
-Receive and transmit radio communication
-Perform tasks without use of contact lenses, must have vision corrected to a minimum of 20/40, with full peripheral vision for forklift driving
-Ability to perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $61,000.00 - $67,000.00 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 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing 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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