ASSISTANT SCIENTIST (HOME CARE / DISH)

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iguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico Who We Are 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.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!   Job Summary Deliver assigned tasks from assigned brand/category.
Support interaction with business partners such as Quality, Regulatory, Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), Technology Insights, Legal, Supply Chain and Product Development.
Assist with formula development, stability evaluation, and evaluation of formula properties within assigned brand/category, and communicating results with other functions.
Provide an applied, rather than a theoretical, approach to problem solving on a day-to-day basis.
Seek solutions to technical problems.
Work may range from the use of defined methods to the exercise of some degree of technical judgment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Conduct experimental tasks such as making lab batches, supporting batch scale-up, conducting laboratory testing on products, analyzing data and following aging studies.
Internal (e.
., peers and supervisors) communication of lab experiment results and information.
Keep detailed written records of experimental work, observations and summarize results.
Maintain accurate documentation such as notebooks, necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and bundle books.
Recommend new and/or improved product evaluation methods, procedures, and processes.
Ensure assigned activities are conducted and documented according to Quality requirements and systems; implement applicable preventive or corrective actions; ensure students and/or technicians collaborating in assigned projects execute and document activities according to Quality requirements and systems.
Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments on new technology and conduct basic foundation research, and lab performance evaluation.
Assist in formula development, stability evaluation, evaluation of formula performance and communicate results to other functions.
Summarize product and process development learning.
Compile data required to ensure and conduct efficient technology transfer; identify and communicate potential issues.
Understand and use safe handling procedures for corrosive chemicals, gases, high pressure steam, flammable solvents, and fine particle size powders.
Comply with, coordinate and execute Good Manufacturing Practices and Environmental Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) activities; take corrective actions to mitigate potential EOHS or Quality incidents.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements Bachelor's Degree - MAJOR.
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Biotechnology or Cosmetic Science 1-2 Years of Functional Experience  Advanced English Level 1-2 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience (desirable) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint  Preferred.
Proficiency in SAP (particularly Product Data Management)  Knowledge of rheology, surfactant and emulsion chemistry, Mixing, International Council of Harmonization Stability guidelines, and consumer research methods (desirable) VISA (desirable)   Our Commitment to Sustainability With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.
We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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