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.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
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: Scientist (HC)Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time
Date: Aug 21, 2024
On-site
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162303 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
Who We Are
Colgate-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 Summary: Deliver assigned projects from assigned brand/category, working with Consumer Innovation Centers, go-to-market teams and Global Supply Chain.Support knowledge and technology transfer in manufacturing sites across regions and work as part of divisional Funding the Growth and simplification teams to develop and implement Margin Improvement Projects including formula, raw materials and process improvements.Interact with business partners such as Consumer Innovation Centers, Technology Innovation, local marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), Technology Insights, Legal, Supply Chain and Product Development.Submit and follow-up on invention records and research reports.Support the conceptualization, design, management and data analysis, including implementing new technologies, and conducting clinical trials.Responsible for formula development, stability evaluation, and evaluation of formula properties within assigned brand/category, and communicating results with other functions.Day to Day Responsibilities: Working under general supervision, develop new technical leads, processes, methods and services by applying the fundamentals of technology for assigned projects.Adhere to the baseline timetable for all key activities to support formula implementation and start-up.Deliver timely results against assigned grid projects.Develop, validate and implement assigned regional and local bundles.Adapt and implement assigned global bundles through line extensions.Substantiate claim support and ensure compliance with local regulatory needs and corporate quality standards.Validate formula and process robustness and Key Release Specification with local raw materials and local manufacturing after Product Development does the formula robustness in designing the global formula.Implement divisional Funding the Growth, simplification and margin improvement projects.Suggest improvements to manufacturing processes; take direction from supervisor as to strategies for simplification of portfolio and materials; review supplier documentation and raw materials; support Experimental Manufacturing Orders and production start-ups and resolution of quality issues.Provide local connection to consumer insights, competitive activity and external visibility to regional scientific communities.Communicate learning from implementation work via research reports, invention records and/or patents, and presentations to internal business partners and senior management, etc.Compile data required to ensure and conduct efficient technology transfer; anticipates, identifies and communicates potential issues.Ensure accurate documentation such as notebooks, necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), claims dossiers, and bundle books are maintained.Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, gases, high pressure steam, flammable solvents, and fine particle size powders.What do you need for the position? Bachelor's Degree: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology or Cosmetic2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience2-5 Years of Consumer Goods Industry in R&D, Manufacturing, or relatedEffective oral and written communication skills in EnglishOrganizational skill with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyUse of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (docs, slides, sheets)PDM / SAP experience (desirable)Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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 contact ****** with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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