Postdoctoral Researcher - Oral Care Whitening

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168777 - 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 invites applications to a Post Doctoral Research Scientist position located in Piscataway, NJ.

The key responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Support ongoing key projects in tooth whitening with expertise in ingredient interactions .

• Develop methods for screening oral care ingredients, demonstrating formula performance, and displaying mode of action.

• Identify new & compelling approaches to convert technology benefits to consumer recognized new benefit areas and/or product claims.

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

• Present technical findings to internal R&D community & management teams, external conferences, and to document findings in internal technical reports and/or external publications.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering /Material Science / Colloidal Science, or similar field.

• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Chemistry, Material Science, or related fields is strongly preferred .

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and highly organized in terms of goal setting and achieving results.

• Ability to initiate and think independently and work effectively in a team environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and work closely with other early research and product development teams when necessary.

• Proven ability to interpret and summarize scientific data in an accurate, critical and concise manner.

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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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