Postdoctoral Researcher - Personal Care Product Development

Overview Postdoctoral Researcher - Personal Care Product Development Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under brand names including Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company focused on four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities worldwide. Our goal is to use technology to create products that improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive offers global experience, challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Information at a Glance Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Personal Care Product Development Travel Required? Travel - up to 10% of time Posting Start Date: 2/13/26 On-site Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #171429 - 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. 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. Project Details The Post-Doctoral Research scientist (PDRS) will be assigned to the Sanex Product Development and Implementation & Support Group. The PDRS will be responsible for helping to develop novel antiperspirant technologies as part of the innovation pipeline for Personal Care. Key Responsibilities for the Position Design and conduct research experiments to advance project objectives Conduct a thorough search for potential novel antiperspirant technologies to be explored, and align on leads to be investigated in collaboration with PD Conduct fundamental studies, leveraging Optical Coherence Tomography, Digital Microscopy, and Thermal Camera to study the propensity of novel agents to reduce perspiration in vitro/ex-vivo Develop prototype formulas based on leads, compliant with Product Stewardship Interpret and communicate experimental results to technical and non-technical business partners Partner with technical, clinical, technology insights, regulatory, quality, safety, legal, and business partners to drive implementation of identified technologies Required Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Polymer, material science), or related field Research experience in one or more of the following areas Topical active delivery Microscopy or other imaging techniques Emulsions, surfactants, and polymer chemistry Strong knowledge of ingredient chemistry to understand structure-property/structure-activity relationships Prefered Qualifications: Capable of carrying out independent research programs with minimal supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact with multifunctional technical/non-technical personnel and be an effective participant in a team environment Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $94,000.00 - $96,000.00 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 provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. 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