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Colgate-Palmolive Microbiologist in Guangzhou, China

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 159645 - Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Summary:

This job is to build up a microbiological system and ensure all operations in micro lab are matching Colgate standards in microbiology.

Major Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for micro lab operation management, and ensure to comply with requirements of Quality, FP&R and EHS.
  • Participate in microbiological technology transfer in micro lab and deliver training to technicians. Ensure efficacy & reliability of the micro decision process including Positive Release

  • Implementing the documentation system in the lab by following GDP requirements. Review micro lab data and ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory data.

  • Organize and participate in micro lab investigation and follow up with micro related NC, report micro incidents to Global microbiology.

  • Manage micro lab cost and budget, ensure lab operation smoothly and non-disruptive test.

  • Optimize inspection processes to enhance operational efficiency.

  1. Responsible for micro control program developed and implemented in the plant to comply with Microbiological control standard #23
  • Develop an on-site microbiology program for testing raw materials, water, environment (compressed air, manufacturing and laboratory surfaces, and laboratory air), and finished products at the facility including optimization of cleaning and sanitization procedures.

  • Transfer microbiological consciousness to employees to improve the Micro Awareness in shop floor.

  • Ensure that products have gone through appropriate microbiological assessments (e.g. preservative effectiveness ) prior to manufacture.(technology transfer)

  1. Participate in raw material supplier management
  • Audit raw materials suppliers and help them to solve micro contamination issues when necessary.

  • Monitor raw materials micro performance. Manage the microbiological quality assurance system to control the microbiological quality of raw materials.

  • Help and support suppliers to continuously improve microbiological quality

  1. Participate in internal and external audits.

  2. Collaborates with other departments to resolve micro issues.

Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor degree or above in chemical, food, or related

  • 1-3 years experience in micro related position

Key competencies:

  • Good communication skills: Presentation / English (spoken & writing);

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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