Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

4h • Remote

About The Position

Join Colgate-Palmolive’s Biosolutions team as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist driving oral care research through advanced bioinformatic and statistical analysis. The role integrates and translates complex omics datasets—including metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and immunological profiles—to uncover insights into host-microbe interactions, decipher modes of action, and identify biological biomarkers. The primary objective is to convert high-dimensional omics data into clear, actionable scientific strategies that inform product development and improve oral health outcomes.

Requirements

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficiency in command-line tools and scripting languages, specifically Python and/or R.
• Proven track record in processing, analyzing, and interpreting high-throughput biological datasets.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of next-generation sequencing technologies, their applications, and bioinformatic tools for analysis.
• Domain expertise in microbiome or oral biology.
• Practical knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for biological data modeling and target discovery.
• Hands-on experience with high-performance computing and cloud computing resources such as AWS or GCP.
• Proven ability to work within a collaborative research team and interact effectively with researchers from distinct disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatic processing, statistical analysis, and integration of complex omics datasets using computational tools.
• Identify biomarkers of health and disease, elucidate modes of action for novel actives, and propose biological targets for further validation.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists and clinicians to translate and interpret data.
• Support projects by consulting on study design, sample collection, data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
• Present technical findings, methodologies, and actionable insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree