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Colgate-Palmolive Research Technician in Piscataway, New Jersey
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162331 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
he Technician is responsible for carrying out laboratory analyses/experiments and process research operations utilizing Pilot Plant processing equipment. The primary accountabilities of the role include control of batches, experiments, materials, housekeeping, maintenance, preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Practice Instructions, daily Pilot Plant schedule adherence, customer service, Quality, and EHS.
Responsibilities:
Confirm availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs. Seek and understand schedule and demand plans. Coordinate by working with other team members in planning, warehouse, R&D and Engineering to ensure availability of materials. Withdraw specification of raw and pack materials from warehouse / storage Locations.
Weigh raw materials for batches following batch cards, computerized system and cGMP Standards.
Order and maintain inventory of Pilot Plant supplies as requested.
Physically move drums onto pallets for movement to the waste management area.
Accurately label and maintain the storage of waste drums in the Plot Plant.
Use appropriate internal business systems to plan pilot work.
Process batches following manufacturing procedures given by chemist/engineer and/or computerized system.
Accountable for the quality of batches completed.
Execute laboratory/pilot experiments, in partnership with R&D and Supply Chain, to prove engineering concepts, and ensure effective scale up. Record results and assess when experiments are complete.
Fill, package and label product manufactured for stability and consumer testing.
Operate, supervise, perform changeovers and conduct minor maintenance of automated equipment (making, filling) through computer terminals, control panels and/or by manual means. Troubleshoots as needed.
Accurately and fully finish the regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures; highlights variances.
When assigned, and with Product Supply Engineering assistance, perform validation of equipment including writing Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Practice Instructions, job aids and equipment manuals.
Accountable for housekeeping of pilot plant and lab area, including storage locations.
Accountable for adhering to Colgate-Palmolive, state, local, and federal guidelines related to EHS, Quality, and Regulatory.
Assists in the implementation of continuous improvement programs within the area.
Understand the needs of customers, which include R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, and Planning.
Other assigned responsibilities as needed by the business.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or higher
Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience
Ability to interface with computers and attain proficiency with various Pilot Plant software and data systems e.g. Chemical Information Management (CIM) SAP, PDM, Google Suite of Software, Microsoft Office, etc.
Technical knowledge and ability to operate, run, clean, sanitize and maintain pilot plant or industrial process equipment.
Working knowledge of laboratory methods, procedures and processes.
Working understanding of cCGMP requirements and expectations for FDA covered operation, including records, documentation, housekeeping, and process control.
Ability to move bags of raw materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree in a technical field
Maintenance & Planning background and experience a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $82,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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