Postdoctoral Scientist - Computational Biologist

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

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist in Computational Biology to drive oral health research through advanced bioinformatics and data integration. You will translate omics data into biological insights and potential product targets, collaborating across labs and clinical teams in a remote setting.

The role emphasizes developing clear strategies from complex datasets, identifying biomarkers, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with command-line tools and Python and/or R.
• Experience processing, analyzing, and interpreting high-throughput biological data.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatic processing, statistics and data integration of omics datasets.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists and clinicians to translate data.
• Support study design, sample collection, data analysis and visualization.
• Present findings and actionable insights to diverse audiences.

Skills

Microbiome domain expertise

Oral biology

Python and/or R

Command-line tools

High-throughput data analysis

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or related

Tools

Python

R

HPC

AWS

GCP

Job description

• Domain expertise in microbiome, oral biology.

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.

• 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.