Research Scientist - Skin Innovation & Bioinformatics

BSBF • Piscataway, NJ

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Colgate-Palmolive Company 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. As a Research Scientist, you will play a key role in designing and executing scientific programs that advance skin health and aging research.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level