Research Scientist - Toxicologist
ColgatePalmolive invites applications for the Research Scientist (Toxicologist) position based at our Piscataway, NJ location.
The responsibilities of this role will be to provide technical expertise in safety assessments for ingredients, formulas and packaging and will develop strategies to complete special projects. In addition, this position will work closely with internal entities such as the Product Development, Legal and Regulatory departments as well as external groups including subsidiaries, trade associations and governmental agencies to ensure product safety. Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad knowledge of toxicology and its application to ingredient safety assessments and formula safety clearance reviews.
Specific responsibilities are as follows:
Conduct safety assessments of new raw materials used in Colgate's formulas including assessment of the scientific literature, evaluation of toxicological databases, determination of the appropriate toxicological endpoints, exposure assessments, and written documentation.
- Prepare Product Safety Reports for Colgate's Finished Products to meet global regulatory requirements.
- Communication of Product Safety positions to key internal customers, including, Product Development, Consumer Affairs, Legal Department, Government Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Representation of Colgate's key business interests on trade association task forces.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries as requested by the legal authorities in the local countries in which Colgate has products in the marketplace.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology or related discipline required.
- Experience in toxicology will be a plus (academia or Industria)
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office/ Google platform) required.
- Strong project management skills required.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal required.
- Strong math skills for the preparation of risk assessments required.
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 Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.