• Job Description

  Req#: 154595

  No Relocation Assistance Offered
  # 154595 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

  We are looking for a Research Scientist who is passionate about personal care product development (PD) research with some background in data science applications to join our team at Colgate-Palmolive Personal Care, in Piscataway, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for research centered around cleansing & care liquid soap formulations for improved product optimization, stability, efficacy performance and claims substantiation; while working with our Digital Innovation Team to assess and design code language around improving data collection & storage, predictive capabilities, and digital transformation platforms.

  Duties

  • Identify new opportunities in Personal Care space for better cleansing and consumer-centric benefits via novel data-driven approaches for improved products

  • Support research to develop data-driven predictive analytical models, product prototypes and/or processes for the better formulation designs

  • Support PD methods for validation, scale-up and technology transfer of product prototypes (includes lab batching, stability, in-vitro testing, consumer & clinical testing)

  • Be the key contact between R&D and Digital Innovation Teams to further understand, design and improve product performance for enhanced cleansing efficacy and delivery of relevant skin benefit attributes

  • Leverage novel digital tools to support and enhance our R&D + Digital Innovation strategies - write custom code to extract internal data, perform associated data engineering, cleansing, statistics and visualizations

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of key project initiatives and support of other projects as assigned

  • Manage reports and presentation updates of results on a routine basis to technical and business partners

  • Conduct competitive landscape research to help build innovative roadmaps and avenues of investigation for both our R&D and digital innovation projects

  Skills & Experience

  • Proficient in product development based research approaches, testing and validation with a passion for data coding and problem solving insights

  • Knowledge in surfactant chemistry and formulation a plus; along with GMP skills and use of general lab instruments (pH meter, rheometer, mixer etc)

  • Demonstrate proficiency to stay informed on the latest technological developments and breakthroughs via scientific literature, industry publications, patent filings and conferences

  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and decision making skills

  • Proficient insight into data science programming/coding - python, statistical concepts, data mining and machine learning techniques

  • An aptitude to learn and build on your technical data programming expertise a plus

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physical Sciences or related science. Master's degree or higher preferred.

  • Minimum of 1-3 years laboratory experience in Personal/Skin Care product development and/or efficacy testing (Oral Care PD, Home Care PD considered)

  • Proficient in Product Development based research, evaluation, testing and scale-up

  • Insights into data science programming language for digital applications (e.g. Python, Java, SQL, Data Visualization tools etc)

  • Good knowledge of computer systems and software (Google Suites, Windows, electronic lab notebook, LIMS); and Cloud Data architecture

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, for both technical and business professionals

  • Good leadership skills in working with cross-category teams and external project partners

  Salary Range $79,200 - $111,000 USD

  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.

• About the company

  Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.

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