Research Scientist

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly motivated scientist with a track record of excellence for a position in Global R&D, Skin Research & Innovation group, based in Piscataway, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and investigate biological changes in skin, particularly utilizing omics.
• Perform comprehensive and detailed analysis from omics related skin data, including but not limited to RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, single cell sequencing (scRNAseq), proteomics, metabolomics and epigenetic datasets.
• Utilize design and implementation tools and various applications to support skin health research; apply machine learning models to improve data analysis.
• Extract meaningful biological insights from complex datasets, integrating findings with existing biological knowledge and systems biology, and collaborate to validate results.
• Interpret findings through presentation and data visualizations to internal partners and contribute to scientific publications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience in the Bioinformatics or Masters in Biology/Chemistry with 2+ years in Bioinformatics with a skin biology background.
• Hands-on experience on evaluation of bioinformatics projects.
• Knowledge of computational models and machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics with 2+ years of experience.
• Hands on experience with human skin cell/tissue culture (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents and explants).
• Strong problem solving skills, project management and execution skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range $110,000.00 - $128,000.00 USD
• Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location.
• In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Benefits:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually.
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually.
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements).

Our Commitment to Sustainability:

Colgate is committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of our business and creating 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.