Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist to drive oral care research through advanced bioinformatic analysis. You will integrate metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic and immunological data to identify biomarkers and potential targets for product development.

The role is remote with collaboration across a biosolutions team, requiring a PhD and strong Python/R skills, plus experience with high-throughput data.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Experience processing, analyzing, and interpreting high-throughput biological datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatic processing, statistical analysis and integration of omics datasets.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists and clinicians to translate and interpret data.
• Support projects with study design, data analysis, and visualization.

Skills

PhD in Computational Biology

Python

R

Education

PhD in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Data Science

Tools

HPC

AWS/GCP

Job description

Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist Job Alerts Link Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses - Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance Job Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist

Travel Required: Travel - up to 10% of time Posting Start Date: 10/14/26 Remote

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176485 - 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.

Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist

Location: Remote

Role Summary:

Join Colgate-Palmolive’s Biosolutions team as a PostDoctoral Research Scientist where you will drive oral care research through advanced bioinformatic and statistical analysis. You will integrate and translate complex omics datasets - including metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic and immunological profiles - across oral care. This role offers the opportunity to uncover novel biological insights into host-microbe interactions, decipher modes of action, and identify key biological biomarkers. Your primary objective will be converting high-dimensional omics data into clear, actionable scientific strategies that inform the development of products to improve oral health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the bioinformatic processing, statistical analysis and integration of complex omics datasets using computational tools to identify biomarkers of health and disease, elucidate modes of action for novel actives, and propose biological targets for further validation.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists and clinicians to translate and interpret data.
• Support projects through consultation on study design, sample collection, data analysis, visualization and interpretation.
• Present technical findings, methodologies, and actionable insights to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficiency in command-line tools and scripting languages, specifically Python and/or R.
• Proven track record in processing, analyzing, and interpreting high-throughput biological datasets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of next generation sequencing technologies, their applications, and bioinformatic tools for analysis.
• Domain expertise in microbiome, oral biology.
• Practical knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) methods for biological data modeling and target discovery.
• Hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing resources (AWS, GCP).
• Proven ability to work within a collaborative research team and effectively interact with a broad range of researchers from distinct disciplines.

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.

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