Specialist, Raw Materials

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 96,800 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Minimum 15 vacation days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Raw Material Specialist in Piscataway, New Jersey. You will manage global material qualification and compliance initiatives, ensuring raw materials meet regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in a relevant field and has 5+ years of industry experience. The position offers a salary range of $96,800 - $130,000 and benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• Ability to maintain and verify technical material documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end qualification and approval workflows for materials.
• Drive regulatory reviews ensuring compliance with international statutes.
• Manage accuracy of raw material documentation and master datasets.
• Serve as a liaison between R&D, Quality, and Legal teams.

Skills

Material Qualification & Approval

Regulatory Compliance

Data Governance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or Food Science

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered.

Job Number #173409 – Piscataway, New Jersey, United States.

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 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: Partner 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: Drive regional and global regulatory reviews, ensuring all material profiles strictly conform to dynamic international statutes and compliance frameworks.
• Data Governance & Integrity: Own 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: Serve 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.

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.