Chemist (Guangzhou, GD, CN)

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #174915 - Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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:

• Drive oral care product development initiatives by integrating technology breakthroughs and consumer insights to support business growth

• Work with cross-functional partners to translate and visualize technology into compelling product concepts, claims, and demos

• Collaborate among Product Development, Global Innovation & Implementation (GII) team and Supply Chain to realize technology and accelerate speed-to-market

Major Responsibilities:

1. Identify and evaluate potential new technologies that are scientifically sound, efficacious and consumer insight-based

2. Leverage the right technical expertise and demonstrate creativity to deploy fundamental research internally and externally

3. Stay abreast of the latest technical developments and breakthroughs by drawing on industry contacts, scientific literature, conferences, and patent filings

4. Enable successful technology transfer for project implementation, complying with relevant Quality Standard requirements

5. Manage projects independently, collaborate cross-functionally and cross-geographically

6. Routinely provide project update through written reports and presentations

7. Implement applicable Corporate Quality Standards and ensure GLP in the laboratory and pilot, support and conduct plant FP&R, EHS and Quality related requirements.

Required qualifications Education/ Experience:

• Master’s Degree or above with major in Chemistry related (Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Material Science or similar fields)

• Preferably 1-2 years of R&D experience in FMCG

Key competencies:

• Analytical and innovative thinking, be passionate about science and capable to conduct research

• Excellent communication skills in written and oral English

• Knowledge in Design of Experiment and statistical software

• Effective project management and priority setting skills

• Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, laboratory operation and Quality systems

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, colour, 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.

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