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Colgate-Palmolive Company
Chemist
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What they do
A Quality Control Chemist uses chemistry analysis to test samples of manufacturing or pharmaceutical products, to ensure that products meet quality standards.
$66,551 / year median in Tennessee
+12% projected growth
Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #175332
- Morristown, Tennessee, 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.
Responsibilities:
style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px- -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
- Participate in investigations to identify root cause and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- 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 and troubleshoot basic instrument problems
- 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
- Use laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according with local environmental regulations
- 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
- Prepare positive release documentation including analytical lab reports and certificates of analysis
Required Qualifications:
style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px- -Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related technical field
- A minimum of 0
- 2 years experience in an Analytical lab, or pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or consumer products industries
- Proven proficiency in laboratory skills with training in chemistry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Willing to work third shift
M-F Preferred Qualifications:
style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px- -Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
- Strong multitasking skills in a fast paced, changing environment
- Attention to detail Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $64, #
- $87, # USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.