Job Title:  Postdoctoral Research Scientist- Polymers

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Job Number #166251 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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Scope:

Colgate-Palmolive invites applications to a postdoctoral research Scientist (PDRS) position located in Piscataway, NJ supporting polymer research. This is a two (2) year fixed term of at-will employment. 

Responsiblities: 

• Design and execute experiments to build fundamental understanding on how ingredient interactions, especially polymers with particulates, polyphosphate salts and metallic actives, will impact the active delivery and product stability. Provide insight-based innovation, guidance on product development, and advance project objectives

• The initial targeted system of interest is to focus on investigating the interactions of polymers with metal actives and particulates in a designed complex matrix. Conduct experiments on polymer characterization to build fundamentals on structure and property relationships. The properties include but are not limited to deposition, controlled delivery, and polishing behavior on skin and/or enamel surface.

• Working closely with other research & innovation as well as product development teams, the PDRS will identify and utilize a wide range of techniques to characterize the ingredients and their interactions, to evaluate the efficacy and stability of model systems and formulated products, and to investigate the underline structure/property relationships and the delivery mechanisms 

• Interpret and communicate complex experimental & theoretical results to both technical and non-technical business partners effectively

• The PDRS will also have the opportunity to present technical findings to internal R&D community & management teams, to present in external conferences, and to document findings in internal technical reports and/or external publications.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in polymers, soft materials, and other related interdisciplinary fields

• Highly knowledgeable and experienced with material characterization, biomaterial behaviors and active delivery systems in complex matrices

• Have deep fundamental understanding and extensive hands-on experience on polymer/material characterization techniques such as GPC/SEC, thermal & mechanical analysis, light scattering techniques, rheology, x-ray crystallography, and others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge on the property - structure relationship of soft-matters in complex fluids and researches related to the deposition and penetration of skin & oral tissues.

• Be able to initiate, think independently, and work effectively in a dynamic & cross functional working environment. Lead and coordinate joint projects with industry and academic partners.

• Be a self-motivated & passionate scientist who works well in a team environment with other scientists and engineers holding a variety of different backgrounds, skills, and experiences.

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills. Be able to communicate complex technical results effectively to technical and non-technical personnel in oral presentations and writing documentations.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 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 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. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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