Chemist

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Cambridge, Ohio, United States

The Chemist ensures the highest quality standards of household consumer products by performing precise analytical, physical, and microbiological testing on raw materials, in‑process batches, and finished goods. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the role operates within a dynamic manufacturing environment to review test data, trend process capabilities, and execute critical product release or hold transactions within SAP. The Chemist serves as a key technical resource for the plant, driving root‑cause investigations for nonconformances and collaborating with engineering to support Process Safety Management (PSM) policies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Execute Quality Control Testing:
  Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological evaluations of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products in strict accordance with the Quality Plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to determine material disposition.
• Manage Plant Monitoring & Compliance:
  Conduct control point monitoring by preparing and swabbing samples across the manufacturing facility and outgoing transportation tankers; compile and review Antibacterial Batch Release Records to ensure total documentation accuracy.
• Drive Inventory Dispositions & SAP Transactions:
  Execute timely product release or hold notifications within the Colgate distribution system and process mandatory inventory transactions utilizing SAP software.
• Lead Technical Troubleshooting & Calibration:
  Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure continuous operational readiness; maintain meticulous, up‑to‑date, and legally compliant laboratory notebooks and records.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM):
  Operate PSM‑covered processes safely, author maintenance notifications in SAP EAM, assist engineering teams during Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and review operating procedures annually.
• Resolve Nonconformances & Support Continuous Improvement:
  Partner with cross‑functional facility teams to investigate manufacturing nonconformance issues, identify definitive root causes, implement corrective actions, and coordinate sample logistics for stability testing.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven knowledge of foundational analytical chemistry testing, laboratory standard operating procedures, and experience managing production batch records or technical paperwork.
• Physical & Sensory Capabilities:
  Documented ability to distinguish odors and differentiate colors to successfully execute sensory appearance testing; ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours per shift, climb ladders/stairs, and lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Software Proficiency:
  Competency utilizing standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Suite).

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working within an analytical laboratory environment.
• Systems Exposure:
  Experience executing transactions within SAP or SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) modules.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Background working within a fast‑paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or regulated chemical manufacturing facility.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Strong organizational, multi‑tasking, and time‑management skills with a demonstrated desire to master new laboratory methodologies.

• Shift Structure:
  This position transitions to a 12‑hour, rotating night shift schedule (4 days on / 4 days off, PM shift) following completion of the initial onboarding and training period. Candidates must maintain flexibility to work weekends and mandatory overtime as production needs dictate.
• Environment:
  Regular requirements include standing for extended durations (8–12 hours), stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, ascending/descending ladders or stairs, and lifting, moving, or carrying boxes, totes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safety:
  Must consistently wear all…