Research Scientist/Sr. Research Scientist - Aerosol development

Colgate•Piscataway, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are on the lookout for a dedicated Research Scientist/Sr. Research Scientist in Personal Care, based in Piscataway, NJ location. This Scientist will have a passion for working with aerosol technology and pioneering consumer solutions. The successful candidate will participate in research initiatives and lead the market introduction of innovative products across our extensive portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
4+ years of experience developing and implementing aerosol based consumer products.
Working knowledge and proven experience in aerosol product development and implementation.
Understanding of aerosol packaging and its direct impact on overall product performance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
Understand industry/competitive trends, claim substantiation and regulatory requirements for EU cosmetic products.
Project management.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work well within a dynamic team environment.
Possess strong project planning/prioritization and management, analytical decision making and organizational skills.
Possess excellent interpersonal and team skills; ability to communicate and influence and thrive in a cross functional environment.

Responsibilities

Lead product development and implementation of new formulations, while providing technical support for the Underarm portfolio in the personal care category.
Drive formula development, validation, scale-up (in collaboration with Supply Chain), and final implementation.
Build project plans that align with business objectives by applying technical expertise in experimental design, measurement science, and formulation.
Independently manage multiple concurrent technical projects while leveraging internal and external resources effectively.
Partner effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, including Marketing, Supply Chain, Insights, and Quality.