Data Scientist

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. Job Title: Data Scientist Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time Date: Mar 8, 2025 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number#163828 - New York, New York, 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! Colgate-Palmolive is reimagining traditional business processes and improving them by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence. In Global analytics and insights, we work to deliver AI connected solutions to relevant business questions for the global Colgate-Palmolive community. Data Scientists help build, orchestrate, and translate predictive GenAI models for the global team. If you are looking for a high impact position that directly affects the way Colgate sells products, this Data Scientist role is for you. This position is hybrid and can be based in New York or Piscataway, NJ. Work visa sponsorship not available for this position What you'll do Conduct data analysis and modeling, including analyzing structured and unstructured datasets for insights, orchestrating LLMs for commercial and innovation purposes, and developing feature engineering solutions. Build and maintain ML Ops and/or LLM Ops pipelines to enhance operational efficiency. Contribute to AI strategy by promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making and keeping abreast of AI trends to suggest improvements for both new and ongoing projects. Engage with business teams to understand their requirements and communicate technical findings effectively to a diverse audience. Collaborate with data scientists and data engineers on various projects to ensure successful outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience in data analytics or programming. Proficient in GitHub, CI/CD, and at least one analytical language such as Python, Julia, or R; Expertise in common data science packages (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and data querying languages like SQL. Strong understanding of statistical concepts (descriptive analysis, experimental design, Bayesian statistics, regression) and machine learning techniques (clustering, tree-based methods, temporal difference, neural networks). Skilled in visualizing and communicating data using tools like plotly, seaborn, or ggplot. Experience with advanced AI applications including tuning of Large Language Models, RAG chatbots, document retrieval, and agentic workflows. Preferred Qualifications Consumer Goods Industry Experience Master's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physical Sciences with 3-5 years of work experience PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physical Sciences with 0-2 years of work experience. Ability to work with cloud data architectures Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $81,200.00 - $128,000.00 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. 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-10