Research Scientist- Toxicology

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Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Research Scientist- Toxicology

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Position Title: Toxicologist (Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist), Global Product Safety

Research Scientist- Toxicology

While this role can include some remote work, the selected candidate will be required to commute to Piscataway, NJ on a regular basis. Therefore local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Travel Required: Minimal (<10%)

Scope of Responsibility:

Colgate­Palmolive invites applications for a Toxicologist position. 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 provide safety clearance reviews for: 1) formulas for national launch, 2) experimental formulas in the pilot plants and 3) human use protocols from a product safety perspective.

Research Scientist- Toxicology

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety assessments of new raw materials used in Colgate’s formulas including assessment of the scientific literature, evaluation of the toxicological database, determination of the appropriate toxicological endpoints, exposure assessments, and written documentation.
• Prepare Product Safety Reports for Colgate’s Finished Products.
• 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.

Research Scientist- Toxicology

Basic Qualifications (Required education, experience, skills etc to qualify candidate):

• Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology.
• 0-3 Years of Experience in Product Safety/Toxicology with a consumer products, medical device, food, or pharmaceutical company.
• 0-3 years of experience conducting risk assessments of new chemicals/ingredients.
• 0-3 years of experience preparing safety dossiers for regulatory submissions.
• 0-3 years developing and implementing strategy to address regulatory toxicology issues.
• Project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Research Scientist- Toxicology

Preferred Qualifications (Additional education, experience, skills etc as assets):

• .Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology
• Knowledge of alternatives/in vitro testing/in silico prediction
• Experience setting up and monitoring testing with outside contract labs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects