Job Title:  Toxicologist- Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 151600 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Colgate­Palmolive invites applications for a Toxicologist position. The responsibilities of this role will be to provide technical expertise in safety assessments for ingredients, formulas and packaging and will develop strategies to complete special projects. In addition, this position will work closely with internal entities such as the Product Development, Legal and Regulatory departments as well as external groups including subsidiaries, trade associations and governmental agencies to ensure product safety. Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad knowledge of toxicology and its application to ingredient safety assessments and provide safety clearance reviews for: 1) formulas for national launch, 2) experimental formulas in the pilot plants and 3) human use protocols from a product safety perspective.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments of new raw materials used in Colgate's formulas including assessment of the scientific literature, evaluation of the toxicological database, determination of the appropriate toxicological endpoints, exposure assessments, and written documentation.

• Prepare Product Safety Reports for Colgate's Finished Products.
• Communication of Product Safety positions to key internal customers, including, Product Development, Consumer Affairs, Legal Department, Government Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Representation of Colgate's key business interests on trade association task forces.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries as requested by the legal authorities in the local countries in which Colgate has products in the marketplace.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology.

• 0-4 Years of Experience in Product Safety/Toxicology with a consumer products, medical device, food, or pharmaceutical company.
• 0-4 years of experience conducting risk assessments of new chemicals/ingredients.
• 0-4 years of experience preparing safety dossiers for regulatory submissions.
• 0-4 years developing and implementing strategy to address regulatory toxicology issues.
• Project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology
• Knowledge of alternatives/in vitro testing/in silico prediction
• Experience setting up and monitoring testing with outside contract labs

Salary Range $88,800 - $131,250 USD

Pay is based on several non discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skills and office location. In addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and competitive benefits package.

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

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.