No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #164662 - 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. **The Global Microbiology GMP/Environmental Programs Manager is responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the GMP/Environmental Microbiology Control Programs to help ensure all production meets the requirements of QS 023 – Microbiological Control. The GMP/Environmental Global Microbiology Program Manager must work in partnership with the Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality as well as other key functions including Supply Chain Engineering and Operations in the development and implementation of these programs.** **Responsibilities:** + **Leads the proactive development and continuous improvement of the Global GMP Programs including Cleaning & Sanitization, Water, Environmental Monitoring, Microbiology vulnerability assessments.** + **Leads the development, continuous improvement and reporting functions of the metrics program including MPI, MSI, MRSC, annual and quarterly finished product, raw material and water reports.** + **Works in partnership with the Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality , Supply Chain Engineering and Operations in the development and implementation of these programs.** + **Leads the Global Microbiology training programs (i.e. Cleaning & Sanitization, water systems, Micro Awareness, etc.) including program advancement, monitoring and delivery.** + **Collaborates with Global & Divisional Quality/Microbiology teams to provide input on programs, procedures and methods** + **Builds strategic alliances with outside network groups to stay abreast of external networks and developments to shape and improve global programs, PCPC, PMF, ISO, etc.** + **Supports the external manufacturer and supplier management program and internal/external audit program** + **Leads efforts to find program solutions to global, regional and local microbiology challenges.** + **Supports the regulatory team to ensure compliance.** **Basic qualifications:** **-Bachelors degree in a Science field (Microbiology, Biology, Pharma, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar).** **-** **Minimum 6 years of industrial experience (Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food, Environmental) This experience should include working in both laboratory and plant environments with exposure to microbial control programs.** **Preferred qualifications:** **-Masters degree in Microbiology or related major.** **Compensation and Benefits** Salary Range $115,200 - $163,000 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion** Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. **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. 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