Associate/ Senior Associate Scientist

Colgate; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai, India, invites applications for an Associate/Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Sciences to join our IGTeD center. The incumbent will plan and implement end-to-end analytical activities with local and global teams, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will provide advanced analytical expertise for stability projects, collaborate with development, procurement, and external labs, perform method development and transfer, and maintain rigorous

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Analytical expertise to stability projects, raw materials, and product development teams 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 techniques.
• Analyze raw materials, experimental formulas, finished products, and troubleshooting samples; follow written analytical lab procedures.
• Perform method development, method validations, and tech transfer to plants.
• Perform and report results of routine analysis using analytical instrumentation in a cGMP environment.
• Maintain, calibrate, qualify and troubleshoot instrumentation; keep accurate laboratory records.
• Drive innovation, teamwork and collaboration across teams.
• Stay abreast of latest technical developments and breakthroughs; expand knowledge to address problems proactively.
• Ensure 100% compliance to Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements; practice good documentation.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation practices

cGMP compliance

Leadership

Education

M.Sc. in Analytical Science / related field

Tools

LCMS

ICP

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

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 recognised 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 programmes 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: Associate/ Senior Associate Scientist

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 15/10/2026

On-site

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.
• 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.

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, 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.