Research Scientist

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Job Number #169026 - 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.
 

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a highly qualified Research Scientist of Biomedical Engineering to join the Global Devices Research and Innovation team. This role involves the development and validation of advanced imaging methodologies to monitor oral & skin health, and to substantiate product efficacy. The successful candidate will engage in extensive collaboration with a diverse, cross-functional team of internal and external subject matter experts across Biological Sciences, Clinical Innovation, Engineering, and Marketing disciplines.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, validate and implement in vitro and in vivo imaging methodologies pertinent to both oral and skin health.

• Build, customize and test hardware solutions for automated data collection and test protocols for laboratory and clinical applications.

• Develop and validate automated data processing pipelines for various imaging modalities, including advanced mathematical models and sophisticated simulations.

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo research investigations with biological sciences and clinical teams.

• Generate required documentation, including instrument specifications and validation reports, laboratory testing & clinical protocols, and formal research reports on study outcomes.

• Present technical information, including scientific principles, and engineering concepts to senior management, marketing teams, and R&D colleagues.

• Contribute to intellectual property generation through the development of invention records and active support for patent applications.

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline completed or in progress be completed within 12 months.

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the development and practical application of in vitro and in vivo imaging methodologies for biological systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in spectral imaging for biological systems

• Hands-on experience in the design, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical imaging devices and laboratory automation using robotics.

• Experience in development and validation of color measurement protocols using imaging devices.

• Expertise in image processing and the development of sophisticated data processing algorithms utilizing modern programming languages (for example Python).

• Demonstrated skills in the application of Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence techniques for data analysis and the development of predictive models.

• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in oral and skin health applications of spectral imaging is highly preferred.

• Self-motivated individual who excels in a team-oriented environment and possesses a demonstrated capability for effective collaboration with professionals from diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $83,200.00 - $117.01 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, pai