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Job Number #163815 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland

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

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Temporary Lab Scientist

Scope of Responsibilities

The role of a Product Development and Implementation Lab Technician focuses on the technical support of the European and Global Oral Care business. It involves the work on new product launches and also comprises ongoing category support for existing products.

Core Responsibilities

• Support efficient execution of assigned projects, meeting the agreed timelines and specified product characteristics
• Understand and apply internal and external standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Manage the planning and support the execution lab- and pilot batches applying the required manufacturing and documentation levels, e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Manage and execute stability programs (storage, sample pulling, evaluation). Monitor the data for completeness and conformance.
• Perform analytical measurements (density, pH, viscosity)
• Document accurately all work (i.e batch records, experiments) in the implemented electronic systems. Follow respective SOPs.
• Manage maintenance of technical equipment with allocated responsibility
• Work under the guidance of project managers to support the scale-up of processes.

Qualifications:

• Engineer Degree or Chemical Laboratory Technician degree or Technical Degree in Science
• 1+ years of experience in formula development for cosmetic or pharma products preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (German would be a plus)
• Curiosity in other’s work, willingness to develop new skills
• Chemical and analytical fundamental understanding
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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