Research Scientist Oral Care Formulation

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#175816 - 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

This position seeks a Research Scientist dedicated to Global Product Development within Oral Care formulations. The individual will spearhead the technical creation of novel consumer experiences develop experimental models to illustrate product mechanisms of action and facilitate the commercialization of sophisticated formulas from laboratory stages through Technical Readiness.

• Drive the creation and validation of oral care formulations including toothpaste mouthwashes and innovative new formats for global markets ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

• Apply a technical understanding of related chemistry and science (e.g. active deliveries emulsions surfactants rheology liquid chemistry) to new product innovation.

• Lead experimental designs to help identify launch formulations and production processes.

• Make lab and pilot batches of formulations for stability testing and for other validations such as consumer tests clinicals and customer samplings.

• Make day-to-day recommendations and escalate issues regarding formula development.

• Stay abreast of supplier and competitors new developments.

• Manage multiple stability studies at the lab pilot and plant scale collaborating with support groups (analytical flavor microbiology etc.) to deliver samples and follow up on results

• Support Pilot Plant batches by preparing batch sheets requesting raw materials pre-weighing materials and executing batches

• Create and maintain all required R&D documentation to ensure flawless high-quality commercialization.

• Maintain all required documentation under GMP/GLP per FDA/ICH guidelines as required.

• Documentation may include R&D project timelines formula databases tech transfer checklists proof of claims documents registration documents and technical justifications

• Basic knowledge of submitting invention records and documenting innovations and protecting companys intellectual property.

• Be the R&D point of contact for commercial teams for related projects

• Manage independent projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve key project goals.

• Deliver effective presentations of technical data and project status including experimental demonstrations of product mode of action.

• Oversee and lead required product testing to reinforce claims substantiation initiatives and share results with key stakeholders.Abide by and follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including those for product development regulatory and safety.

• This role requires a scientist who is self-motivated and able to work well within a team environment as well as being capable of managing multiple tasks with changing priorities

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelors in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Food Science or related fields.

• 3 years of experience formulating consumer products or food products

• Experience with cGMP /GMP and GLP environments

• Excellent computer skills ( Google suite MS Office SAP etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Food Science or related fields.

• Knowledge of equipment and procedures for making oral care formulations

• Experience running stability studies for OTC/Drug products

• Strong project planning and management experience

• Knowledge of Regulatory environment across the globe

• Knowledge of ICH/FDA guidelines for stability and testing of new drug products

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86000.00 - $121000.00 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 employees 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 peopledeveloping 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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