Job Title:  Scientist (Personal Care)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167207 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.
 

What you will do

• Formula development of personal care products, stability evaluation, evaluation of formula properties and communication of results with other functions.
• Assist in the conceptualization, design, management and data analysis of assigned projects, under general supervision.
• Find new technologies to translate consumer insights into finished methods and products using sound scientific principles.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments on new technology, conduct basic foundation research, lab performance evaluation and request clinical trials.
• Conduct assigned activities/projects, with self-management as necessary.
• Manage assigned projects and activities without compromising timelines.
• Lead by example.
• Summarize product and process development learning, and communicate results through research reports, invention records, presentations to management and business partners, etc.
• Compile data required to ensure and conduct efficient technology transfer.
• Ensure assigned activities are conducted and documented according to Quality requirements and systems; implement applicable preventive or corrective actions; ensure students and/or technicians collaborating in assigned projects execute and document activities according to Quality requirements and systems.
• Ensure and maintain accurate documentation such as notebooks, necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and bundle books.
• Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, gases, high pressure steam, flammable solvents, and fine particle size powders.
• Comply with and coordinate/execute Good Manufacturing Practices and Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) activities; takes preventive and corrective actions to mitigate potential EOHS or Quality incidents.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Required qualifications

• Bachelor: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science or Biotechnology 

•  2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience

• 2-5 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience 

• 2-5 Years of Functional Experience 

• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications

• Academic publications

• Master's Degree on Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, or Biotechnology with 2 years experience

• Knowledge of analytical, rheology, emulsion chemistry, surfactants and mixing

• Knowledge of Minitab and Document management software

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.

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