Scientific Communications Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 156309 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

(Two-year fixed term role)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detailed oriented Scientific Communications Specialist to join our Scientific Communications Team in the Research and Development Organization at Colgate-Palmolive. In this role, you will help us translate and develop communication materials, such as presentations, monographs, white papers, and journal manuscripts that summarize scientific and clinical research findings. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual with technical writing experience and a passion for ground breaking research!

Responsibilities

• Interpret study results and collaborate with researchers and clinicians in the development of high-quality Scientific Communications content, such as conference proceedings and/or journal manuscripts

• Write and edit scientific manuscripts, develop figures, tables, and other visual aids ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journal submission guidelines

• Maintain clear and effective communication channels with team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects

• Represent Colgate at dental research conferences, and support other Scientific Communications activities

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of scientific or clinical writing experience and a Bachelor's degree

• An advanced degree in a scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field is a plus

• A portfolio of previous technical writing work, and/or work displaying clinical and scientific acumen for the analysis and display of data

• Proven experience writing peer-reviewed manuscripts on behalf of others

• Strong understanding of scientific research methodologies, experimental design, and data analysis

• Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts and translate them into clear and concise language for diverse audiences

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively raise issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

Salary range: $79,200-$111,000/year

This is a two-year fixed term role offering full time salaried benefits including annual bonus eligibility, 401k, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

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

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $79,200 - $111,000 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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