2027 Analytical Sciences Summer Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #176252 - Topeka, Kansas, 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.   Our paid summer internship program offers a unique chance to get hands-on experience applying analytical chemistry to improving pet health. You won’t be just an extra set of hands; you’ll be a key part of our team, working on a substantial project with one-on-one mentorship from one of our experts. This internship is designed to give you both practical lab skills and professional growth. You’ll gain direct exposure to senior leaders, and our program provides opportunities to network with other students who share your career interests. We encourage you to use your downtime to connect with our team and learn how you can grow with us. As an Analytical Lab Intern , you will focus on projects within an analytical team to leverage and implement automated processes and help improve the efficiency of current methods. This role is perfect for a student eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment. Key Responsibilities: Program, calibrate, maintain and operate robotic instruments for the preparation of chemical solutions, ensuring accurate and reproducible results. Process, analyze, optimize, and interpret gas chromatographic data for method validation Collaborate with team members to support method development, validation, and continuous improvement projects. Qualifications: Junior or Senior students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with computer programming, GC/MS instrumentation is preferred. Familiarity with calibration techniques, quantification methods, and lab data systems. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $25.00 - $40.00 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…