Post Doctoral Research Scientist-Research & Innovation ( Biological Sciences

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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.

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Research Scientist-Research & Innovation ( Biological Sciences) Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time Posting

Start Date:

9/22/26 On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176034 - 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.

This Post Doctoral Research Scientist role focuses exclusively on understanding oxidative stress pathways and sensory responses in human oral mucosa triggered by oral care products. Your research will focus on developing in vitro and ex vivo models to study reactive oxygen species (ROS) associated pathways on oral mucosal and neuron-like cells. You will establish key biomarkers on oxidative stress related cytotoxicity.

You will lead early-stage research programs that guide cross-functional teams in formulating safer, next-generation oral care products.

• Scientific Discovery:
  Execute in vitro and ex vivo studies to evaluate oxidative stress induction and neuronal activation in oral tissue models exposed to novel formulations.

• Mechanistic Cellular Pathology:
  Investigate cellular signaling cascades linked to oxidative stress and neurogenic sensory responses.

• Biomarker Identification:
  Utilize
  -omics platforms to identify salivary and biological markers specific to oxidative markers and cytotoxicity.

• Protocol Design:
  Standardize testing protocols for screening active ingredients based on redox balance and neuronal reactivity.

• Technical Reporting:
  Translate oxidative and neuro-response dataset findings into guidelines for product development teams.

• Interdepartmental Partnership:
  Communicate mechanistic findings on oxidative stress and neuro-activation to Safety, Regulatory,…