Job Title:  Scientist (Product Development Hair & Scalp Care)

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# 162097 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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!
 

Scientist -  Product Development Hair & Scalp Care
Job Summary

• Assist in formula development of Hair & Scalp Care products that are commercialized globally. The scientist should look at new technologies, leveraging consumer insights, conducting preliminary feasibility assessments on new technologies and conducting basic foundation research and clinical trials.
• Ensure to deliver high quality products by evaluating their stability, micro-robustness, formula & ingredient properties. Results should be communicated with other functions.
• Ensure that our formulas deliver the desired performance that delight our consumers (i.e. cleansing, conditioning, foamability, consistency)
• Assist with the development/modernization of new methodologies (i.e. product performance, predictive stability) to elevate the lab capabilities of the sub-category.
• Actively participating in a cross-functional team (i.e. R&D, marketing, network operations, supply chain, packaging). 
• Effective communication of technical aspects across different audiences within the organization
• Conduct assigned activities/projects, with self-management as necessary.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned projects and activities without compromising timelines and taking full ownership of formula development projects while working under general supervision
• Contribute with the intellectual property of our Hair & Scalp care formula portfolio
• Lead by example
• Mentor other Hair & Scalp team members in the relevant science areas of the subcategory
• Contribute on finding innovation alternatives for the sub-category through connect people needs and consumer insights with product formats and technologies
• Master the fundamentals of the subcategory (hair structure and types of hair, scalp fundamentals, surfactant characterization, conditioning technologies and deposition onto hair, special actives properties and their mode of action)
• Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments on new technologies and conduct basic foundation research and lab performance evaluation.
• Summarize product and process development learning, and communicate results through research reports, invention records, presentations to management and business partners, etc.
• Assist in the formula development, stability evaluation, and evaluation of performance to support claims.
• Interact with other functions, including Safety, Process Development & Innovation, Micro, Analytical, Statistics, Technology Insights, Regulatory and other groups as needed.
• 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 e-lab notebooks, necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and bundle books.
• Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, gasses, 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.

What do you need for the position?

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science or Biotechnology 
• Master in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Material Science or Biotechnology 
• PHD (Desirable)
• 2-5 Years of Functional Experience (is desirable but not mandatory)
• Advanced English
• Academic publications (desirable)
• Candidates must show to have participated in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge in the following areas: chemistry, physical chemistry, thermodynamic of interfaces,basics in skin biology (desired but not mandatory)
   

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 Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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