Job Title:  Research Scientist/ Sr. Research Scientist- Sunscreen & Skincare Formulation

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# 163313 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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!
 

Colgate-Palmolive is searching for a Research Scientist to be part of the Sunscreen Product Development team. They will join a multifaceted and growing product development group responsible for our Premium Skin Health Brands. 

What you will do

• Work as part of a team on developing and launching global sunscreen and skin care strategic portfolio; formulation expertise for Global markets. 

• Understand & manage process for substantiating sunscreen and anti-aging product claims 

• Propose and review claims / support claim substantiation 

• R&D point of contact with commercial teams 

• Contribute to the technical sunscreen sales support; White coat interface to accounts, Q&A lists/ Q&A meetings, marketing teamwork for product launches/ relaunches. 

• Interact closely with R&I to identify new areas of  perceived superiority when it comes to efficacy & claims

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide technical mentorship and support from product brief through launch 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical, etc.)

• 5+ years of experience in R&D 

• Strong technical background in Sunscreen formula development and evaluation, with ability to guide all development phases from initial concept to commercialization. 

• Outstanding understanding of product development using UV filters in multiple product formats including lotions, stick, spray, mist, serum, etc. 

• Experience using formula ingredients to improve sunscreen efficacy using dispersions, film formation, delivery system, etc. while maintaining cosmetically sophisticated products. Track record of generating patentable sunscreen formulations to deliver against strategic innovation priorities. 

• Expertise in global SPF, UVA, Broad spectrum, etc. testing methods including FDA 21CFR, ISO 24444, ISO 24443 and PFA 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Science 

• Strong project and leadership skills, supporting projects with diverse timelines and goals. 

• Overall skincare formulation & scale up expertise is an asset including serums, toners, creams, sticks, etc. Product development experience including stability, cosmetic elegance, efficacy, cost, etc. considerations. 

• Broad lab experience, awareness of analytical techniques, effective multi-functional technical/non technical communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative approach to internal/external interactions. 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $110,000.00 - $128,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

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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