Analytical Process Specialist

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive’s Hill's Corporate Analytical Services team in Topeka, KS, seeks a skilled analyst to modernize global analytical processes across manufacturing sites. You will collaborate with plant Lab Leaders and analysts to execute technology transfers, troubleshoot complex chemistries, and introduce AI-driven tools for rapid testing and data interpretation.

Required qualifications include a chemistry degree and 4+ years in quality manufacturing or analytical labs, plus 2+ years in vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of quality manufacturing or analytical laboratory experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing professional or vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical resource across global sites for technology transfers and method validations.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and manage vendors to ensure ongoing operations.
• Drive lab modernization with rapid testing methods, automated workflows, and AI tools.
• Modernize SOPs, equipment, and analytical methodologies across testing environments.
• Collaborate with plant quality, production, and external labs to analyze data trends and corrective actions.

Skills

Qualitative chemistry

Quantitative chemistry

Lab analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

MS

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175537 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

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.

As a key member of the Hill's Corporate Analytical Services team, this role serves as the primary technical bridge modernizing and maintaining global analytical processes across our manufacturing network. You will collaborate directly with plant Laboratory Team Leaders and bench analysts to execute seamless technology transfers, troubleshoot complex chemical challenges, and introduce digital/AI-driven analytical tools. This opportunity offers high-impact visibility by driving operational excellence, laboratory capability building, and innovation across wet and dry manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource across global manufacturing sites, leading technology transfers, method validations, hardware selection, and application development for raw materials and finished goods.
• Provide expert hands‑on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance strategies, and vendor management for complex laboratory instrumentation to ensure continuous operational excellence.
• Drive laboratory modernization by evaluating, piloting, and deploying rapid testing methods, automated workflows, and AI/machine‑learning tools to accelerate testing speed and data interpretation.
• Modernize laboratory SOPs, equipment, and analytical methodologies across conventional, on‑line, in‑line, and at‑line testing environments.
• Partner cross‑functionally with plant quality, production, and external contract laboratories to analyze data trends, execute internal/external quality audits, and recommend corrective action plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of quality manufacturing or analytical laboratory experience.
• Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative chemistry techniques.
• 2+ years of experience managing professional or vendor business relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of analytical quality experience within a food, cGMP, or regulated manufacturing environment (pet food experience preferred).
• Experience with separation technologies, including HPLC, GC, TLC, and MS.
• Practical experience or strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools, automated data interpretation, or predictive quality models within lab workflows.
• 1 year working knowledge of complementary disciplines.
• Certified Quality Auditor credential.
• Proven capability to build trust, lead peer teams, and drive organizational change across diverse manufacturing networks.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.