Research Scientist/ Sr. Research Scientist- Sunscreen & Skincare Formulation

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 163313 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Colgate-Palmolive is searching for a Research Scientist to be part of the Sunscreen Product Development team. They will join a multifaceted and growing product development group responsible for our Premium Skin Health Brands. 

What you will do

• Work as part of a team on developing and launching global sunscreen and skin care strategic portfolio; formulation expertise for Global markets. 

• Understand & manage process for substantiating sunscreen and anti-aging product claims 

• Propose and review claims / support claim substantiation 

• R&D point of contact with commercial teams 

• Contribute to the technical sunscreen sales support; White coat interface to accounts, Q&A lists/ Q&A meetings, marketing teamwork for product launches/ relaunches. 

• Interact closely with R&I to identify new areas of  perceived superiority when it comes to efficacy & claims

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide technical mentorship and support from product brief through launch 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical, etc.)

• 5+ years of experience in R&D 

• Strong technical background in Sunscreen formula development and evaluation, with ability to guide all development phases from initial concept to commercialization. 

• Outstanding understanding of product development using UV filters in multiple product formats including lotions, stick, spray, mist, serum, etc. 

• Experience using formula ingredients to improve sunscreen efficacy using dispersions, film formation, delivery system, etc. while maintaining cosmetically sophisticated products. Track record of generating patentable sunscreen formulations to deliver against strategic innovation priorities. 

• Expertise in global SPF, UVA, Broad spectrum, etc. testing methods including FDA 21CFR, ISO 24444, ISO 24443 and PFA 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Science 

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