SR Scientist R&I

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

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.

Job Summary:

The Scientist in the HC Early Research team will lead and develop new technology initiatives for mid and long-term innovation projects in the Home Care categories. The role involves conducting technical work on formulation fundamentals, utilizing specialized laboratory instruments, and collaborating with external partners to drive future innovations in Home Care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to illustrate the mechanism of action of new technologies.
• Create deep fundamentals in relevant formulations and new developments.
• Propose and develop new methodologies for proof of benefits in new product concepts.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects and technology transfer process to product development teams.
• Build people insights required to justify the exploration of new technologies and proposals of new concepts of products.
• Communicate strategies and innovation proposals to business partners, senior management and cross category functions.
• Maintain effective written records of experimental work and observations. Detailed intellectual property, patentable developments, and new methodologies in Invention Records, Research Reports and Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Material Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience; experience in R&D is required.
• Proven experience working with specialized laboratory instrumentation and developing new instrumental methodologies.
• Advanced level of English (spoken and written).
• Proficient use of digital productivity tools, particularly within the Google Workspace ecosystem (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail).
• Ability to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools into daily workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Efficient skills on data management and statistical analysis.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills: clearly express scientific concepts and thinking.
• Relationship Building.
• Ability to prioritize.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing 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, 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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.