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
- Strong project and leadership skills, supporting projects with diverse timelines and goals.
- Overall skincare formulation & scale up expertise is an asset including serums, toners, creams, sticks, etc. Product development experience including stability, cosmetic elegance, efficacy, cost, etc. considerations.
- Broad lab experience, awareness of analytical techniques, effective multi-functional technical/non technical communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative approach to internal/external interactions.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $110,000.00 – $128,000.00 USD
