Job Title:  Scientist- Personal Care

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166020 - 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.
 

As a Scientist, you will work on development and implementation of personal care products. We are looking for entry level scientists who are passionate about science and bring consumer relevant products to the market. 

Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of new formulations and providing technical support. Specific activities include formula optimization, validation, scale-up, in conjunction with Supply Chain, and implementation.

• Partnering with marketing and cross-functional teams to build project timelines

• Actively participating in cross-functional teams, regional Consumer Innovation Centers, Global Technology Centers, Technology Insights, Clinical, Regulatory and Global Supply Chain to develop and validate new concepts and products and ensure flawless commercialization including experimental design, measurement science, and formulation.

• Creating and maintaining all required documentation such as project timelines, formula databases, tech transfer checklists, proof of claims, registration documents, NODs, change control documents, technical justifications, claims support fundamentals.

• Managing independently multiple product design and implementation initiatives, effectively utilizing both internal and external resources to achieve project objectives.

• Initiate and manage multiple stability studies per ICH guidelines

• Staying abreast of supplier and competitor’s new developments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Physical Sciences or related science

•  At least 1 year of product formulation, evaluation and testing experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills

• Basic formulation experience in personal care product development formulating cleansers, emulsions, serums, gels.

• Leadership skills in working with teams, project partners and external contract manufacturers

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 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.

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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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