Research Scientist​/Sr. Research Scientist - Aerosol development

Research Scientist/Sr. Research Scientist
- Aerosol development Job Alerts Link Job Description

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:

Research Scientist/Sr. Research Scientist
- Aerosol development Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time Posting

Start Date:

8/23/26 On-site No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#175562 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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 values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous, we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

We are on the lookout for a dedicated Research Scientist/Sr. Research Scientist in Personal Care, based in Piscataway, NJ location. This Scientist will have a passion for working with aerosol technology and pioneering consumer solutions. The successful candidate will participate in research initiatives and lead the market introduction of innovative products across our extensive portfolio.

Product Leadership:
Lead product development and implementation of new formulations, while providing technical support for the Underarm portfolio in the personal care category.

End-to-End Execution:
Drive formula development, validation, scale-up (in collaboration with Supply Chain), and final implementation.

Strategic Planning:
Build project plans that align with business objectives by applying technical expertise in experimental design, measurement science, and formulation.

Project & Resource Management:
Independently manage multiple concurrent technical projects while leveraging internal and external resources effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, including Marketing, Supply Chain, Insights, and Quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience developing and implementing aerosol based consumer products.
• Working knowledge and proven experience in aerosol product development and implementation.
• Understanding of aerosol packaging and its direct impact on overall product performance.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
• Understand industry/competitive trends, claim substantiation and regulatory requirements for EU cosmetic products.
• Project management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well within a dynamic team environment.
• Possess strong project planning/prioritization and management, analytical decision making and organizational skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and team skills; ability to communicate and influence and thrive in a cross functional environment.

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried…