Job Title:  Scientist - Personal Care (Body Cleansing)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 163582 - 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!
 

We are looking for a Research Scientist who is passionate about Personal Care Product Development (PD) research. 

What you will do: 

• Support development of Personal Care Body Cleansing Liquid products for global markets.

• Develop PD formulations that address the challenges of shipping across global borders/divisions by staying abreast of latest regulatory/legal directives. Including lab batching, stability, product and process robustness,  in-vitro testing, consumer & clinical testing ensuring accurate documentation such as lab notebooks, SOPs and claims dossiers.

• Find and develop new technical leads based on technological and consumer insights 

• Manage assigned projects and activities without compromising timelines.

• Develop and execute methods for validation, scale-up and technology transfer of product prototypes 

• Support claim substantiation; Develop demos and provide “white coat” communication to Customer Development/ Retailers

• Conduct competitive landscape research to help build innovation roadmaps, including patent, scientific papers and marketed products across the globe

• Lead & support collaboration efforts with external partners/suppliers 

• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to achieve project goals including R&D partners: Cross Category Research & Innovation,  Fragrance, Microbiology, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, Statistics, Safety, and Technology Insights. Marketing, Consumer Insight, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain across divisions.

• Communicate results of research, both internally as well as via external publications/presentations and patents/IRs 

• Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive materials, gasses, solvents and fine particle size powders

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,  Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or related science. 

• 4+ years laboratory experience in Product Development and/or Implementation & Support 

• Good knowledge in Product Development based research, evaluation, testing and scale-up; Knowledge in surfactant chemistry, GMPs, general lab instruments (pH meter, rheometer, mixers etc), microbiology fundamentals.   

• Advanced English Level

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Strong problem solving skills 

• Strong project management and execution skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Preferred experience in Personal/Skin Care

• Master's degree in sciences preferred

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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