Scientist- Cell biology

Company Name: Colgate-Palmolive

Location: Topeka, KS, US - 66601

Job Duration: 2024-04-20 to 2024-05-20

Overview

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 159324 – Topeka, Kansas, 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!
 

Job Summary

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Center, Topeka, KS is seeking a highly creative and motivated research scientist with a strong background in molecular or cell biology to join our high-impact research program interested in supporting interdisciplinary projects in biological sciences, nutrition, and genomics within the Life Science Laboratory. The Scientist in LSL conducts critical projects in the laboratory and also maintains latest knowledge of technical developments in the field of cell biology. The position will focus on conducting research to better understand the disease biology and also the beneficial effects of nutrition leading to solving problems in pet health and wellness. This is a full time position.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Establish, optimize, and validate new and innovative biological assays as required by the Research Plan by performing molecular biology experiments on the bench. Maintains latest knowledge of technical developments in the field of cell biology.

Designs lab experiments and coordinates with other lab members to ensure that all aspects of work required are performed and completed. Helps with ongoing research projects in the lab, as required. Capable of being a team member on multiple projects.

Data analysis and interpretation of lab experimental results. Contributes to scientific articles or papers or invention records or patents

Attends conferences and scientific meetings to bring new ideas into the lab

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions

 

Basic qualifications:

A completed MS in molecular biology, physiology, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific field

Hands-on experience with standard molecular and cell biology techniques including qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell culture.

 

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in a relevant field of study with skills in cell biology and immunology

2+ years of successful laboratory experience

Experience in analytical, oral and communication skills

Knowledge of current advances in DNA extraction, RNA and DNA sequencing (desired but not required)

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $84,000 – $95,000 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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