Specialist, Raw Materials

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Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Raw Materials Specialist in Piscataway, NJ to own global material qualification, regulatory compliance, and data governance across R&D, Quality and Legal for product categories. You’ll partner with RMQ leads to accelerate qualification, drive regional regulatory reviews, and maintain audit-ready master data that protects integrity. Requirements include a BS in chemistry or related field, at least 5 years in a lab, quality, or manufacturing role, and proven documentation audits. Preferred: regulated CPG or pharma experience, global regulatory tracking, cross-functional collaboration. To apply, tailor your resume to show material data governance, regulatory impact, and measurable results, and align with Colgate values.

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173409 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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 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.

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.

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