Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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.
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Job Title:  Quality Technician - Chemist
Travel Required:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  11/17/20
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 92822 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

 

About Colgate-Palmolive & Hill's Pet Nutrition: 

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate & Hill’s Pet Nutrition is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champion’s experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has given to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Experience: 

In today’s dynamic, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Research and Development at Colgate.

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s R&D ´s team?

The Quality Technician - Chemist performs routine physical and analytical testing of packaging, raw material, in-process, and finished product in accordance with official laboratory methods and standards to affirm the production of nutritionally superior pet food.

 

Who are you…

 

You are an architect : 

 

  • Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements.
  • Performs or assists vendor in the installation and qualification phases of laboratory instruments.
  • Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance to official laboratory methods.
  • Performs routine peroxide value, free fatty acid, and mycotoxin testing.
  • Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment calibrations.
  • Understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local and environmental regulations.

 

You connect the dots: 

 

  • Conducts internal and external audits of Quality Systems.
  • Participates and executes of corrective action planning and remediation.
  • Prepares, prioritizes, and stores library samples.
  • Adheres to quality programs such as HACCP, SOPs, and document control.
  • Prepare samples for Third Party analysis
  • Ability to perform NIR testing according to SOP’s and maintain calibrations as required
  • Assists in SAP processes / transactions such as hold/release, product traceability and recall, and regulatory compliance.
  • Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Quality and Micro issues.

 

You are an innovator: 

 

  • Conducts training for plant personnel regarding Quality and Laboratory procedures.
  • Measures, records, and reports plant Key Performance Indicators.
  • Stay in sync with Best Laboratory & Documentation Practices
  • Able to conduct CAPA analysis on out of specification laboratory results
  • Orders lab supplies and maintaining budget goals
  • Maintains proficiency in SAP process flow and application. Able to quickly retrieve and understand data to support FDA, USDA, external and internal audit requests.
  • Works any shift as needed, and troubleshoots quality issues over the phone during off hours.
  • Understands bio terrorism initiatives and food safety and regulatory standards.
  • Researches new methods and equipment through the participation in projects with other departments.
  • Provides finished product data and analytical results of test products for the Pet Nutrition Center.
  • Understands plant floor operations and equipment

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Food Science related field. OR
  • Bachelor's degree with demonstrated ability of 3 years of experience in analytical laboratory in food, consumer product or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to work any work schedule, including weekends.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated ability in an analytical laboratory.
  • Knowledge of quality systems.
  • Digital literacy including email, spread sheet, presentation and data base management.
  • Good technical, communications, and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience using SAP.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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