Research Scientist - Oral Care Product Development

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Job Number #171813 - 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.
 

Oral Care Research Scientist - Global Product Development

This role is for a Research Scientist focused on Global Product Development of innovative and novel Oral Care products. The scientist will be responsible for leading the technical development of new user experiences, creating experimental demonstrations to showcase the products' mode of action, and supporting the successful commercialization of advanced formulas from lab to Technical Readiness.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Formulation

• Lead the development and validation of oral care products such as Toothpaste, Mouthrinses and novel new formats formulas for Global Markets focussed on Freshness offerings and adjacencies.

• 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 competitor’s new developments.

Testing, Scale-Up, and Documentation

• Manage multiple stability studies at the lab, pilot, and plant scale, collaborating with support groups (analytical, flavor, micro, 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

Collaboration and Communication

• Be the R&D point of contact for commercial teams for their Freshness 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.

• 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 Bachelor’s or MS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science or related fields.

• 3+ years of experience developing and/or implementing consumer products.

• Technical understanding of related chemistry and science (for example: active deliveries, emulsions, surfactants, rheology, liquid chemistry)

• Strong knowledge of ingredient chemistry to be able to understand how the interdependencies and interactions of raw material components affect formulation and process performance

• Able to multi-task and coordinate various simultaneous projects

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Self-motivated but able to work well within a team environment

• Knowledge of cGMP /GMP and GLP

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

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 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.

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