Microbiologist

Microbiologist

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love.

Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

This position is on a rolling 4 day, 12 hours/day schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off; 5am - 5pm. Our Cambridge, Ohio production facility is where Colgate-Palmolive's iconic Home Care brands come to life. From Fabuloso and Palmolive Dish Soap to Suavitel, Murphy Oil Soap, and Ajax, you'll help test and safeguard the household mainstays millions rely on every day.

As our Microbiologist, you will play a critical role in driving the plant's microbiological control program and keeping our products pouring safely.

Your day to day and the future:

• Perform microbiological testing in accordance with global and site standard procedures
• Participate in failure investigations to collect the necessary samples when appropriate
• Collect and analyze data to draw conclusions and recommend actions
• Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement
• Maintain the laboratory quality control systems to assure validity of data
• Perform or assist vendors in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Assure the compliance of the on-site microbiology program by sampling raw materials, water, environment, and work in process
• Lead site microbiological control program with guidance and support from supervisor
• Operate the Process Safety Management covered processes in accordance with site policy and procedures
• Report deficiencies with Area Leaders or Managers

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related field
• Relevant experience in microbiology testing or laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets

Even better if you have:

• Prior laboratory experience useful
• In-depth knowledge of basic microbiology testing and laboratory procedures
• Desire, willingness, and ability to learn new laboratory practices
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Excel and Google Docs/Sheets
• Attention to detail, time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of GMPs

Compensation and benefits:

Salary range $64,000.00 - $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…