Analytical Process Specialist

Colgate-Palmolive
Topeka, KS
Job Description
Role Overview

As a key member of the Hill's Corporate Analytical Services team, this role serves as the primary technical bridge modernizing and maintaining global analytical processes across our manufacturing network. You will collaborate directly with plant Laboratory Team Leaders and bench analysts to execute seamless technology transfers, troubleshoot complex chemical challenges, and introduce digital/AI-driven analytical tools.

What You Will Do

Serve as the primary technical resource across global manufacturing sites, leading technology transfers, method validations, hardware selection, and application development for raw materials and finished goods. Provide expert hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance strategies, and vendor management for complex laboratory instrumentation to ensure continuous operational excellence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This opportunity offers high-impact visibility by driving operational excellence, laboratory capability building, and innovation across wet and dry manufacturing sites. You will have the opportunity to build trust, lead peer teams, and drive organizational change across diverse manufacturing networks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of quality manufacturing or analytical laboratory experience.
  • Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative chemistry techniques.
  • 2+ years of experience managing professional or vendor business relationships.

Benefits

  • Salary Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD
  • Discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles
  • 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
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
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