Research Scientist- Skincare Jobs

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# 154400 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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

Responsibilities

• Develop research plans and independently execute projects
• Design and deliver in vitro and ex vivo scientific discovery programs related to skin health, regeneration and aging
• Identify and lead collaboration effort with external partners/suppliers
• Mentor junior scientists
• Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
• Deliver novel in vitro models, assays, and discovery work using ex vivo human skin, 3D skin equivalents and primary skin cells
• Drive the discovery and characterization of new bioactive ingredients or formulated products, and identify new biological targets/mechanisms of action for skin benefits
• Prepare and submit conference posters and/or journal articles
• Manage requirements involving legal agreements, IP, regulatory, safety and quality

Basic Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with primary cell culture/tissue culture
• Strong problem solving skills, project management and execution skills
• Knowledge of dermatology and/or skin biology
• Hands on experience with quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, live cell imaging, receptor activity assays, enzymology, and/or ELISA
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biomedical engineering, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of publications/presentationsLI-#hybrid
• Hands on experience with human skin cell/tissue culture (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents and explants)
• Experience in skin physiology and pathology (e.g. skin inflammation, wound healing, acne, AD, psoriasis)
• Hands on experience in pre-clinical evaluation of skin bioactives using human skin cells/tissues

Salary Range $79,000 - $116,550

Pay is based on several non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skills and office location. In addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and competitive benefits package.

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

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 recognized 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.

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.