Research Scientist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167902 - 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.

In today's dynamic environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the research and technology team at Colgate. Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape. What role will you play as a member of the Colgate's Research & Development team? As a Research Scientist , you will work on exciting face care innovation and new product formulation. We are a team of innovators looking for scientists who are passionate about skincare technologies and groundbreaking solutions for our consumers! You will be responsible for participating in this research and bringing new product innovation to market across our product portfolios.

 

What You Will Do:

• Identify new opportunity areas in premium skin health for various skin concerns and develop the fundamentals for technologies applicable to these areas

• Investigate novel areas for product formulation from idea to scale-up including prototype development, stability, proof of concept testing, and consumer & clinical testing

• Support pre and post-launch activities for the premium skin care products including claims substantiation and formula/ processing optimization

• Complete lab testing of formulas such as stability, efficacy screening and performance validation

• Conduct competitive landscape and patent reviews to help build innovation roadmaps and CP patent/ product development strategies

• Build and leverage external technology relationships to generate new ideas and identify & develop new products and/or processes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of key projects with the ability to influence outside of your network and use diversity of thought.

• Interpret and communicate experimental results to technical and non-technical business partners

• Lead key partnerships and communication through data sharing and project updates

Required Qualifications:

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

• 5+ years of laboratory formulation experience in Skin Care/Facial Care product development

• Experience in formulating skin care products

• Product formulation, evaluation and testing experience and passion about lab experimentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills

• Leadership skills in working with teams and project partners

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $94,000.00 - $133,000.00 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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