Hiring: Sr Principal / Principal Scientist Personal Care Formulation & Implementation Company: Colgate-Palmolive Location: Piscataway, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:03:25 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Development Lifecycle, R, Segment About the job Experience: •12 years of Research and Development experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry •2 years of proven experience in direct people management and team leadership •At least 12 years of Research and Development experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry Required Skills: •Own the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization within the personal care category for North America. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline •Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in direct people management and team leadership •Demonstrated technical experience in the formulation, evaluation, and scale-up of personal care or cleansing products •Masters Degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field •Advanced technical knowledge of ingredient chemistry, surfactant interactions, emulsions, and OTC drug requirements •Proficiency in statistical Design of Experiments (DOE) and measurement science •Strong functional competencies in cross-organizational communication, with a proven ability to succinctly present complex technical details to non-technical business partners •Operational familiarity with intellectual property management and a track record of supporting manufacturing plants in solving complex technical production challenges Compensation: •$124,000 - $174,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!