Requisition ID **170498** \- Posted **11/25/2025** \- **Quality** \- **Colombia** \- **Valle del Cauca** \- **Cali** \- **Colgate\-Palmolive** \- **Travel \- up to 10% of time** \- **On\-site** No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number \#170498 \- Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia **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. About the role: Lead a high\-performing Microbiology Lab team to ensure product safety, compliance, and operational excellence. You’ll own the Micro Control Plan, elevate data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across the plant. What you’ll do: * Lead and develop the Microlab team; manage resources, training, and scheduling. * Own the Micro Control Plan: risk assessments, sampling plans, and annual environmental reporting. * Analyze and report microbiological results for finished goods, raw materials, water, surfaces, in\-process bulk, and environmental samples (traditional and rapid methods). * Ensure data integrity, second\-level reviews, and audit readiness (records, logbooks, traceability). * Maintain and improve SOPs and validation documents (eMOC, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, work instructions). * Create and manage nonconformances in SAP/LIMS; report OOS/alerts/actions across water, WIP, environment, and surfaces. * Deliver training on Micro Awareness, Cleaning \& Sanitation, and GMP to lab and plant teams. * Support supplier audits and plant initiatives; lead CI projects (RCA/CAPA) and special programs. * Implement and sustain LIMS, audit trails, and system backups. * Optimize operating supplies and lab costs while meeting safety and health requirements. Required qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, or related field. * At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within CPG or a regulated manufacturing environment. Preferred qualifications: * People leadership experience. * Intermediate English. * Familiarity with CI tools (RCA/CAPA) and programs such as ECOLAB, CHARM, and related plant systems. * Strong knowledge of microbiological methods and quality systems; comfortable with risk assessment and environmental monitoring. **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. \#LI\-On\-site