Scientist-Next Generation Sequencing
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Location
Topeka, KS | United States
Job description
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# 158619 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
As a global leader, Colgate-Palmolive is dedicated to delivering products and services for a better future of our oral health. To advance our research and innovation in the microbiome program, we are seeking a highly talented and motivated scientist with experience in Next-generation sequencing technology. If you have the desire to work in a results-driven environment that embraces innovation - then you’re just what we’re looking for!
The individual will mainly be involved in various oral and skin health innovation projects initiated at Colgate-Palmolive. The candidate will also research newer lab techniques and bring technologies in-house to help advance Colgate-Palmolive’s science-based business. In addition, the individual will also help in routine lab techniques including maintaining sample inventory, accurate laboratory records, autoclave biological waste, collaborate with other scientists on-site in maintaining the sequencing lab and collaborating with the Bioinformatics team to timely deliver data.
Responsilbilities:
- Perform research and/or development for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions in collaboration with other Scientists on projects;
- Carry out activities such as RNA/DNA isolation, cDNA library construction, library amplification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and other standard molecular biology techniques;
- Extract DNA and/or RNA from a range of sources, including blood, oral swabs or fecal samples from ad hoc feeding studies and also from bioarchived samples. Execute and optimize protocols for such extraction and purification methods for high efficiency and quality.
- Help maintain bioarchive samples and maintain sample inventory including retrieval of samples from different freezers.
- Coordinate with other laboratory members in performing routine laboratory duties as assigned including help with cell culture, autoclaving of lab materials, autoclaving of biological waste, shipping samples, filling up of liquid nitrogen in storage tanks, etc.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment; Check inventory and replenish consumable sequencing supplies;
- Prepare technical reports; Maintain current, complete, legible notebooks and laboratory records in compliance with good scientific and regulatory practices
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science (microbiome, genetics, molecular biology, or a related field)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of industry experience stated in responsibilities.
- Experience in molecular biology lab and NGS techniques, especially in RNA or DNA extractions, PCR, sequencing, or cell culture.
- Specific knowledge in oral microbial experiments and analysis is highly desirable
- Attention to details, maintaining accurate and complete laboratory and electronic records.
- Ability to independently and effectively carry out the assigned laboratory work around stated priorities, and in coordination with other laboratory members
- Excellent Organizational Skills
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
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.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact
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