Research Scientist - Analytical Sciences

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172799 - 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.
 

As a Research Scientist within Global Analytical Sciences, you will provide critical analytical support to Product Development, Early Research teams, and global manufacturing sites. You will drive technical excellence by utilizing advanced Analytical Instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) to ensure the integrity of our products. This role is vital for bridging the gap between early research and large-scale manufacturing, with the primary objective of developing and validating the methods that guarantee product quality and compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Method Innovation & Validation: Develops, optimizes, and validates analytical methods to support Global Technology Centers (GTCs) and manufacturing sites while troubleshooting complex instrumentation issues.

• Analytical Execution: Performs and reports the results of chemical analyses and method validations in strict adherence to cGMP environments and corporate quality systems.

• Technical Knowledge Management: Documents and shares critical technical learnings through research reports and the creation of local and Global Standard Procedures to ensure standardized excellence.

• Instrumentation & Software Oversight: Expertly utilizes LIMS, statistical analysis software, and reagents purchasing systems to maintain precise data integrity and laboratory operations.

• Cross-Functional Support: Acts as a technical partner to Product Development and manufacturing teams, providing actionable data to support the life cycle of the product portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry 

• 3 years of industrial/pharmaceutical experience, OR a Master’s degree with at least one year of experience.

• At least one year of experience working with Analytical Instrumentation (Separations, Spectroscopy, and/or Wet Chemistry) under cGMP requirements.

• At least one year of experience in industrial or pharmaceutical method development, validation, and qualification.

• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP requirements, including USP, ICH, and CFR standards for laboratory operations and Quality Systems.

• Strong proficiency in computer applications, specifically MS Excel, LIMS, and Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in interpreting complex technical data to provide actionable recommendations and technical direction to stakeholders.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain a variety of analytical instrumentation, including elemental analysis and spectroscopy techniques.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to diverse audiences in both written and oral formats.

• Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills, with a track record of executing well-documented tasks in a timely manner.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $115,000.00 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 provid