Associate/ Senior Associate Scientist

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd in Mumbai invites applications for an Associate/Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Sciences. The role drives end-to-end planning and execution with global analytical and product development teams, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory norms.

Responsibilities include advanced analytics on stability projects, raw materials, and finished products; collaboration with suppliers; method development and validation; and maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Inorganic/Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional analytical laboratory experience.
• Hands-on LCMS, ICP, HPLC, GC and FTIR operation and maintenance.
• Experience operating within cGMP norms and rigorous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical expertise to stability projects, raw materials, global and local teams.
• Collaborate with product development, procurement, and suppliers for material qualifications.
• Coordinate with external labs for advanced analytical techniques.
• Analyze materials and finished products; follow written methods and compendia sources.
• Perform method development, validation, and technology transfer to plants.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

M.Sc. in Analytical Science

Tools

LCMS

ICP

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #174041 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose

We are looking for a Associate/Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Sciences to join our ambitious team at our IGTeD center. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for end to end planning & implementation in partnership with local & global analytical & product development teams for respective categories for India and other Colgate Zones while being compliant to defined safety, quality & regulatory norms

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Analytical expertise to Personal Care and Home Care stability projects , Raw materials, global and local analytical and product development project teams and the manufacturing sites across geographies
• Collaborate with Product development scientists, procurement and suppliers for raw material qualifications, root cause analysis and drafting product specifications
• Coordinate with external labs and institutes for advanced analytical technique
• Analyze raw materials, experimental formulas, finished products, competitive products, and troubleshooting samples. Follow written analytical lab procedures from global, experimental methods and published standard or compendia sources.
• Perform Method development, method validations, Tech transfer to plants
• Perform and report the results of routine analysis using Analytical Instrumentation in a cGMP environment.
• Maintain, calibrate, qualify and troubleshoot instrumentation. Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory records.
• Stakeholder management & Communicates Effectively
• Driving InnovationTeamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrate knowledge in the identified scientific field. Stay abreast of the latest technical developments and breakthroughs by drawing on industry contacts, scientific literature, conferences, and patent filings.
• Build on technical expertise, expanding it in complementary directions. Use technical expertise and creativity to proactively identify potential problems and address them using appropriate resources.
• Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost effectiveness and speed. Practice good documentation practices.

Required Qualifications

• Education: M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Inorganic/Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LCMS, ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR.
• Compliance: Proven working experience operating within cGMP norms and maintaining rigorous documentation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Previous experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG industry is highly preferred.
• Communication: Strong business presentation skills and the ability to communicate technical data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership & Agility: Proven ability to handle complex business programs independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate seamlessly into high-performing, cross-functional teams.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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