.Who We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!Job Title: Assistant Scientist (Product Development Personal Care / Under Arm Protection & Care)Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of timeDate: Sep 11, 2024On-siteNo Relocation Assistance Offered# 162514 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, MexicoJob Summary and Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in formula development, stability evaluation, evaluation of formula performance and communication of results to the team and other functions. Conduct experimental tasks such as making lab batches, supporting batch scale-up, conducting laboratory testing on products, analyzing data and following aging studies.Provide an applied and theoretical approach to problem solving on a day-to-day basis. Seek solutions to technical problems; apply scientific knowledge to experimental methods, test conditions, and controls with supervision from the manager.Support interaction with business partners such as Safety, Regulatory, Quality, Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), Technology Insights, Legal, Supply Chain.Keep detailed written records of experimental work, observations and summarize results.Maintain accurate documentation such as notebooks, reports, and necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).Ensure assigned activities are conducted and documented according to Quality requirements and systems.Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Environmental Affairs, and Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) activities.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology1-2 Years of Functional ExperienceProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Google SuiteEffective oral and written communication skills in English1-2 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience (it is a plus)Academic publications (it is a plus)Demonstrated working and technical knowledge in physico-chemical and/or life sciences; use of sound technical and scientific methodology in product development and performance documentation
