Assistant Scientist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#175880 - Hidalgo Mexico City Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Role Summary

As anAssistant Scientist for the Personal Care (Hair Care) category you will play a key role in developing and optimizing high-performance hair care products. Operating within a global Research & Development environment you will translate consumer insights and technical strategies into practical laboratory solutions. Your focus will be on executing experimental methods analyzing data and ensuring seamless technology transfer from lab-scale formulation to production all while collaborating closely with multi-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Formulation & Bench Work: Conduct lab-scale batching evaluate formula stability perform product testing and assist in scaling up new hair care products from lab to pilot plant

• Data Documentation & Analysis:Keep detailed accurate records of experimental work observations and aging studies in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality requirements

• Technical Problem Solving:Apply scientific knowledge to day-to-day formulation challenges troubleshooting technical issues with an applied hands-on approach under supervisor guidance

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Communicate lab results effectively and act as a technical link with business partners including Quality Supply Chain Regulatory and Global Marketing

• Safety & Compliance:Maintain a safe laboratory environment by strictly adhering to Environmental Health and Safety (EOHS) guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when handling chemicals

• Process Improvement:Recommend new or improved product evaluation methods and help compile essential technical data packages for efficient global technology transfer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Material Science Biotechnology Cosmetic Science or a related scientific field

• 1 years of functional experience (relevant internships or university research experience will be considered)

• Knowledge of rheology surfactant and emulsion chemistry Mixing International Council of Harmonization Stability guidelines and consumer research methods

• Fluent English proficiency (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry

• Academic Publications

• Experience in Manufacturing sites

• Proficiency in SAP (particularly Product Data Management)

• Exposure to or interest in leveraging AI tools to optimize formulation workflows or data analysis

• Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Slides) for data tracking and collaborative documentation

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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