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Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!\nJoin 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.\nOur 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.\nThis 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. 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This role is perfect for a student eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram, calibrate, maintain and operate robotic instruments for the preparation of chemical solutions, ensuring accurate and reproducible results.\n\nProcess, analyze, optimize, and interpret gas chromatographic data for method validation\n\nCollaborate with team members to support method development, validation, and continuous improvement projects.\n\nQualifications:\nJunior or Senior students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.\n\nHands-on experience with computer programming, GC/MS instrumentation is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with calibration techniques, quantification methods, and lab data systems.\n\nExcellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $25.00 - $40.00 USD\nPay 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.\nBenefits: 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. 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