Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

In today's dynamic environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the research and technology team at Colgate. Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape. What role will you play as a member of the Colgate's Research & Development team? As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing solutions to alter the composition of oral biofilms and tie those changes to measurable health benefits both in the mouth and beyond.

What you will do:

• 25% to carry out new packaging materials and compounds development work, including carbon-neutral materials, natural polymers, recycled materials, to support the company's packaging sustainability goals
• 20% to build up R&D capabilities within Global Packaging, including material characterizations using advanced instruments, such as SEM, AFM, XPS, DSC, FTIR GC/HPLC etc. as well as the mechanical property evaluation of the materials
• 20% to develop testing protocols to investigate the compatibility and interactions between the packaging and products, which will help the optimization of barrier property and packaging structure of the packaging
• 15% to provide packaging support to the cross functional groups, including the Safety, Regulatory, Micro, as well as the product development (PD) and early research (ER)
• 10% to identify the proper smart packaging technologies and develop smart packaging for Colgate
• 10% to coordinate with the external research group (SITA) to monitor packaging related technologies and bring them to Colgate if they fit the business needs

Key Competencies:

• Deep knowledge on materials, esp. the polymers
• Extensive skills on material characterization, deep understanding of the structure and performance relationship of the materials
• Practical skills on creativity, problem solving and communication
• Fundamental understanding of a wide variety of package technologies ranging from injection molding to fiber based packaging
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional partners to develop & implement programs
• Can inspire and enroll teams in a vision
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholders, both across functions and geographics
• Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills

Primary Day-to-Day Business Partners & Stakeholders:

• Global Packaging Innovation group
• Division Packaging Teams
• Colgate other cross-functional teams, including CCR&I, SITA, Global Safety, CICs

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. Degree in Polymer Science/ Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred industrial product development experience
• Working experience on industrial R&D to develop new packaging materials

Does this opportunity sound exciting for you? Do not miss the chance to join our amazing team! We're waiting for you!
 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.