Job Title:  Research Scientist - Postdoctoral (Skin Biology)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165780 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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.
 

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly motivated scientist with a track record of excellence for a postdoc position in Global R&D, Skin Research & Innovation group, based in Piscataway, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver in vitro and ex vivo scientific discovery programs related to skin health, regeneration and aging

• Deliver novel in vitro models, assays, and discovery work, using ex vivo human skin, 3D skin equivalents and primary skin cells

• Develop research plans and independently execute projects

• Drive the discovery and characterization of new bioactive ingredients or formulated products, and identify new biological targets/mechanisms of action for skin benefits

• Prepare and submit reports, presentation, conference posters and/or journal articles

• Identify and lead collaboration effort with external partners/suppliers

• Mentor junior scientists

• Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

• Manage requirements involving legal agreements, IP, regulatory, safety and quality

Required  Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biomedical engineering or a related field  

• Hands on experience with primary cell culture/tissue culture 

• Knowledge of dermatology and/or skin biology

• Hands on experience with quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, live cell imaging, receptor activity assays, enzymology, and/or ELISA 

• Strong problem-solving skills, project management and execution skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with human skin cell/tissue culture (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents and/or skin explants)

• Hands on experience in pre-clinical evaluation of skin bioactives using human skin cells/tissues 

• Experience in skin physiology and pathology (e.g. skin inflammation, wound healing, acne, AD, psoriasis)

• Track record of publications/presentations

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $94,000.00 - $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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