Microbiologist

No relocation assistance offered.

About the role

Our Cambridge, Ohio production facility is where Colgate-Palmolive’s iconic Home Care brands come to life. From Fabuloso and Palmolive Dish Soap to Suavitel, Murphy Oil Soap, and Ajax, you’ll help test and safeguard the household mainstays millions rely on every day. As our Microbiologist, you will play a critical role in driving the plant's microbiological control program and keeping our products pouring safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing in accordance with Global and site standard procedures
• Participate in failure investigations to collect the necessary samples when appropriate
• Collect and analyze data to draw conclusions and recommend actions
• Apply appropriate methodologies and data interpretation techniques to assist in overcoming technical difficulties and promote continuous improvement
• Maintain the laboratory quality control systems to assure validity of data
• Perform or assist vendors in the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Assure the compliance of the on-site microbiology program by sampling raw materials, water, environment, and work in process
• Lead site microbiological control program with guidance and support from supervisor
• Operate the Process Safety Management covered processes in accordance with site policy and procedures
• Report deficiencies with Area Leaders or Managers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related field
• Relevant experience in microbiology testing or laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience useful
• In-depth knowledge of basic microbiology testing and laboratory procedures
• Desire, willingness, and ability to learn new laboratory practices
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets
• Attention to detail, time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of GMPs

Schedule

This position is on a rolling 4 day, 12 hours/day schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off; 5am - 5pm.

Pay

Salary Range $64,000.00 - $67,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year)
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws