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Colgate-Palmolive · 2 weeks ago

Research Scientist - Sunscreen Formulation

Piscataway, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company specializing in various personal care products. They are seeking a Research Scientist to join the Sunscreen Product Development team, responsible for developing and launching global sunscreen products and substantiating product claims.

BeautyConsumer GoodsHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Sunscreen formulationR&D experienceAnalytical techniquesProduct developmentProject managementTechnical communicationCosmetic formulationCollaboration skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical, etc.)

5+ years of experience in R&D

Broad lab experience, awareness of analytical techniques, effective multi-functional technical/non technical communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative approach to internal/external interactions

Preferred

Master's in Science or PhD in related subject

Strong project and leadership skills, supporting projects with diverse timelines and goals

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

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