No Relocation Assistance Offered
154780 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
The objective of the Scientist position is to deliver assigned projects from assigned brand/category, working with Consumer Innovation Centers, go-to-market teams and Global Supply Chain.
**Responsibilities**:
- 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.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science or related field.
- Desirable Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science or related field.
- 2-5 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience Preferred (Asset)
- Advanced English level.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
- Desirable proficiency in SAP (particularly Product Data Management)
- Desirable knowledge of rheology, surfactant and emulsion chemistry, Mixing, International Council of Harmonization Stability guidelines, and consumer research methods.
- Desirable academic publications.
- Desirable experience in manufacturing sites.
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.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.