Colgate Palmolive

Specialist, Raw Materials

Colgate Palmolive$96K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related field
  • At least 5 years in a laboratory, quality control, or technical manufacturing environment
  • Experience in auditing and verifying technical material documentation

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the qualification and approval workflow for new and existing materials in collaboration with RMQ leads
  • Drive global regulatory reviews to ensure material profiles comply with international laws
  • Manage the accuracy of raw material documentation, providing an audit-ready source of truth
  • Act as a liaison between R&D, Quality, and Legal teams to resolve material issues proactively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • At least 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted based on local regulations
Full Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173409 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

As a Raw Material Specialist, you will oversee and manage global material qualification, approval, and compliance initiatives in close collaboration with the Regulatory team. This crucial role acts as a central technical connector across key R&D functions-including Regulatory, Quality, and Legal-for all product categories excluding Hill's Pet Nutrition. By ensuring that raw material data is flawless, up-to-date, and compliant, you will protect product integrity and support seamless global operations. Your primary objective is to guarantee that the materials driving our brands safely meet strict regulatory requirements and standards around the world.

Responsibilities
  • Material Qualification & Approval: Partners closely with category Raw Material Qualification (RMQ) leads to oversee and accelerate the end-to-end qualification and approval workflows for new and existing materials.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Initiatives: Drives regional and global regulatory reviews, ensuring all material profiles strictly conform to dynamic international statutes and compliance frameworks.
  • Data Governance & Integrity: Owns the accuracy of raw material documentation, managing master datasets to serve as an undisputed, audit-ready source of truth for the organization.
  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Serves as a critical liaison between cross-functional R&D, Quality, and Legal teams to proactively resolve material constraints and eliminate roadblocks.


Required Qualifications
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a closely related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly in a laboratory, quality control, or technical manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to audit, maintain, and verify technical material documentation or quality records.


Preferred Qualifications
    Professional experience working within a highly regulated consumer-facing industry, such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, or Medical Devices.
  • Strong functional competencies in global regulatory tracking, material risk management, and data-driven problem solving.
  • Exceptional collaborative skills with a track record of driving results across diverse matrixed teams (R&D, Quality, and Legal).


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $130,000.00 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: Salaried employees enjoy a 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 subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

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At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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Our culture is all about collaboration and teamwork. At Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, united by a common goal to make every day better for people around the globe. Our team is supported by robust diversity training programs that enhance understanding and drive innovation.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
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