Research Scientist - Skin Research & Innovation

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168783 - 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 is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Research Scientist to join our Global R&D, Skin Research & Innovation team. We are looking for a scientist with a strong background in biology and computational methods to drive discovery in skin health. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our research initiatives from our Piscataway, NJ, location.

What You'll Do

As a Research Scientist, you will play a key role in designing and executing scientific programs that advance skin health and aging research. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and Implementing Informatics: Design and implement chemical and biological informatics for molecular modeling and screening, and use these tools to predict outcomes that support our research objectives.

• Developing AI-Based Tools: Develop and evaluate AI-based molecular biology and modeling to support skin health business and research goals.

• Collaborating on New Technologies: Work with internal and external teams to develop and implement new AI-based tools and services.

• Conducting Hands-On Evaluation: Perform hands-on (wet bench) evaluation and assessment of technologies and compounds identified through computational methods.

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data: Extract meaningful biological insights from various tools and methods, and collaborate on validating the results.

• Communicating Findings: Interpret your findings through clear presentations and data visualizations to internal partners and contribute to scientific publications.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience in Biology, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or computational modeling projects.

• Proficiency in programming languages and database tools such as Python, R, C++, and SQL.

• Knowledge of computational models and machine learning.

• A strong understanding of biology, especially as it relates to skin.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a related field with at least two years of relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience with human skin cell and tissue cultures, such as keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents, or skin explants.

• Experience with advanced computational modeling techniques such as QSAR or molecular docking.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and execute projects effectively.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $83,200.00 - $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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