Assistant Scientist

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as 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 that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across 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 around the world.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Assistant Scientist

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164391 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Job Summary:

Deliver assigned tasks from assigned brand/category. Support interaction with business partners such as Quality, Regulatory, Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), Technology Insights, Legal, Supply Chain and Product Development. Assist with formula development, stability evaluation, and evaluation of formula properties within assigned brand/category, and communicating results with other functions.

Provide an applied, rather than a theoretical, approach to problem-solving on a day-to-day basis. Seek solutions to technical problems. Work may range from the use of defined methods to the exercise of some degree of technical judgment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental tasks such as making lab batches, supporting batch scale-up, conducting laboratory testing on products, analyzing data and following aging studies.
• Internal (e.g., peers and supervisors) communication of lab experiment results and information.
• Keep detailed written records of experimental work, observations and summarize results.
• Maintain accurate documentation such as notebooks, necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and bundle books.
• Recommend new and/or improved product evaluation methods, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure assigned activities are conducted and documented according to Quality requirements and systems; implement applicable preventive or corrective actions.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments on new technology and conduct basic foundation research, and lab performance evaluation.
• Assist in formula development, stability evaluation, evaluation of formula performance and communicate results to other functions.
• Summarize product and process development learning.
• Compile data required to ensure and conduct efficient technology transfer; identify and communicate potential issues.
• Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, gasses, high pressure steam, flammable solvents, and fine particle size powders.
• Comply with, coordinate and execute Good Manufacturing Practices and Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) activities; take corrective actions to mitigate potential EOHS or Quality incidents.
• Lead projects when needed.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - MAJOR: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology or Cosmetic Science
• 1-2 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience Preferred (Asset)
• 1-2 Years of Functional Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic Publications
• Experience in Manufacturing sites

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Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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