Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Oral Health

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a fixed 2-year term in Global R&D's Oral Care group. The candidate will study interbacterial interactions in the oral microbiome and explore how therapeutic interventions can modulate the ecosystem to improve gum health.

Responsibilities include applying microbial ecology concepts, conducting imaging and molecular analyses, analyzing host responses, and translating findings for technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field required.
• Experience with oral microbiome and host immune response.
• Publication record demonstrating research impact.
• Strong imaging, bioinformatics, and flow cytometry skills.

Responsabilités

• Study interactions among oral bacteria.
• Apply ecology theory and experimental/mathematical approaches to microbiome dynamics.
• Develop methods to study oral microbiome changes with host response following therapies.
• Analyze imaging data to assess ecological impact of interventions.
• Communicate research findings via reports, publications, and presentations.
• Collaborate with clinical, product development, safety, and regulatory teams.

Connaissances

Oral microbiology

Microbial ecology

Bioinformatics

Imaging techniques

Host immune response

Formation

Ph.D. in Microbiology (Microbial pathogenesis, Microbial Population Genetics, Microbial ecology)

Outils

Confocal imaging

Spectral imaging

Flow cytometry

R

Python

Description du poste

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176041 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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.

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a fixed 2 year term supporting the Research & Innovation Oral Care Group, Global R&D. A successful candidate will specialize in understanding interbacterial interactions with the microbiome and their functional relationships with the host. The candidate will identify the role of therapeutic interventions that can module the oral microbiome to improve the health status of the oral environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation therapies targeting aimed to promote gum health

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to understand the interactions among oral bacteria.
• Apply theory and mechanisms in microbial ecology and experimental and mathematical approaches to investigate changes in community dynamics and ecosystem function as a response to novel therapies.
• Develop and employ laboratory methods to study changes in the oral microbiome (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) with host immune response following therapeutic interventions.
• Analyze complex imaging data to understand population dynamics and measure the ecological impact of oral care interventions on the microbiome.
• Translate complex scientific research into comprehensible information for technical and non-technical audiences and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and present research findings in written reports, scientific publications, and oral presentations.
• Support new and marketed technologies through cross-functional collaborations including clinical, product development, safety and regulatory.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology ( Microbial pathogenesis, Microbial Population Genetics, Microbial ecology ) or a related field.
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Experience with microbiological and molecular biology laboratory techniques and analysis.
  • Experience with oral microbiome, population-scale microbiology, and host immune response.
  • Proven scientific publication record.
  • Strong skills and experience with confocal and spectral imaging, bioinformatics, and flow cytometry.
  • Statistical software and programming (R and/or Python).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of oral immunology, mucosal immunology, and cell culture techniques.
• Understanding in mathematical ecology and mucosal immunity.
• Understanding of bioorganometallic chemistry.
• Strong skills in problem solving, communication (written/verbal) and collaboration with teams.
• Microbiome/bacteria-tissue co-culture systems.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.