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.

Travel required:

up to 10% of time.

Location:

Greenwood, SC (On‑site).

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. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name.

• Join our Quality team in Greenwood, SC, and play a critical role in ensuring product safety and excellence. As the Microbiologist, you will be responsible for product and raw materials testing, troubleshooting, and the full implementation of the facility's Micro Control Plan.
• You'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage your expertise to maintain our high quality and compliance standards in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This is your opportunity to own laboratory quality control systems and influence key operational decisions.

• Perform comprehensive microbiological testing of raw materials, water, work‑in‑process, and finished product for approval and release.
• Own the maintenance of the Laboratory Quality Control Systems and ensure cGMP compliance, including performing failure investigations and properly documenting Out of Specification (OOS) results.
• Lead the development and implementation of the plant‑wide Microbiological Control Program.
• Support nonconformance resolution, identify corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), and provide related Microbiology and Cleaning & Sanitization training to plant employees.
• Assist with product, equipment, and C&S validations.
• Maintain and utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, identify trends, and draw conclusions.

• B.S. in Microbiology or a related Science.
• 2+ years of experience as a Microbiologist in a manufacturing laboratory work environment.
• Experience with basic lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, balances, Celsis Luminometer) and common microbiology lab instrumentation (e.g., autoclaves, biohazard cabinets).
• Demonstrated experience with general documentation practices and cGMP compliance, including notebooks and data entry forms with specific attention to detail.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as failure investigations, CAPA, calibration, and change control.
• Ability and flexibility to work a rotating schedule to support a 24/7 plant facility operation.

• Working knowledge and practical experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and techniques such as Gram staining, microscopy, isolation plating, media preparation, and microorganism identification methods.
• Experience in an FDA‑regulated environment or an industrial environment implementing cGMPs.
• Demonstrated results orientation and the ability to prioritize duties to get effective results.
• Experience with SAP & LIMS.

Salary Range: $52,800.00 –…