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Job Number #169351 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
Job Summary:
Drive sustained innovation and business growth by supporting Divisional Activity Grid projects through quality execution and speed. This role involves efficiently adapting, validating, and implementing global analytical methods, selectively developing or introducing new analytical technologies, and continuously providing timely support for business initiatives. As part of the Global Technology Center, the position is crucial in driving continuous improvement within analytical processes to support regional and base business objectives.
Responsibilities:
-Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to subsidiaries and external manufacturers, ensuring accuracy, precision, and repeatability.
-Adapt and implement global analytical methods, as well as develop new regional methods and technologies, in compliance with project requirements.
-Ensure compliance with all Quality, Safety, Regulatory, Environmental Affairs, and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
-Integrate improvement initiatives and corporate sustainability strategies within Implementation & Support processes at the Global Technology Center.
-Identify and execute divisional/regional Funding the Growth (FTG) and simplification programs, maintaining a competitive advantage.
-Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams (e.g., GTC China, India) for successful method transfers, often requiring flexibility in working hours.
-Operate laboratory instrumentation such as gas and liquid chromatographs, automatic titrators, and develop new methodologies as needed.
-Maintain timely and effective support for local business challenges and initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemist, Nanotechnology, or a related field.
-At least 3 years of experience in laboratory equipment management or laboratory coordination.
-Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Desired Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in a relevant field.
-Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and/or SAP platforms.
-Previous experience with technology transfer or method development between international sites.
-Demonstrated leadership competencies: decision-making, effective communication, networking, and proactivity (experience managing teams is not required, but networking skills are essential).
-Flexibility to collaborate with international teams across different time zones.
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, colour, 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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