Global Lab Analytics & Tech Transfer Lead

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

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