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Kickstart your scientific career with one of the most trusted global brands through Colgate-Palmolive careers. This on-site opportunity as an Associate Scientist – Analytical Science is perfect for professionals seeking growth in Analytical Jobs and advanced Scientist jobs. Based in Mumbai, this role allows you to collaborate with global R&D teams while contributing to innovative analytical science initiatives within Colgate’s Oral Care category.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Scientist- Analytical Science
- Relocation Assistance Offered: Within Country
- Job Number: #170434 – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About the Company:
Colgate-Palmolive is a renowned global consumer products leader operating in more than 200 countries. With a diverse portfolio that includes Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition, Colgate continues to be trusted by millions of households worldwide. The company fosters a culture driven by its values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—focusing on creating a healthier future for people, pets, and the planet. Joining Colgate-Palmolive means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented organization.
Job Description For Analytical Jobs:
The Associate Scientist – Analytical Sciences will work at the IGTech Center and contribute to end-to-end planning and execution of analytical science initiatives for Oral Care categories within India GTeD. The role involves close coordination with local and global analytical and product development teams while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory norms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with global R&D sites to provide end-to-end support for stability testing in partnership with local and global analytical and product development teams.
- Perform testing and report results for routine analysis and new product formats using analytical instrumentation in a cGMP environment.
- Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods; apply troubleshooting to analytical instrumentation; and lead the transfer of analytical methods and new technologies.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to simplify and improve technical processes, including utilizing statistical approaches to experimental design.
- Maintain, calibrate, qualify, and troubleshoot instrumentation, while maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and concise laboratory records and practicing good documentation practices (ALCOA+ principles).
Qualifications Required For Analytical Jobs:
- M.Sc in Analytical Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field, or a Master’s in Pharmacy.
- 2–3 years of total experience with at least 1 year of hands-on HPLC/GC experience in a cGMP environment.
- Strong knowledge of chromatography (HPLC/GC) and experience in analytical roles within multinational pharma or FMCG organizations.
- Comprehensive understanding of ICH/WHO/FDA guidelines, cGMP, ALCOA+, and stability testing.
- Ability to support analytical method validation, forced degradation studies, and preparation of validation documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OpenLab software and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
- Familiarity with eLN and LIMS systems.
- Strong skills in analysis, decision making, problem solving, and business presentation.
- Ability to independently manage business programs with minimal supervision and agile leadership abilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Colgate-Palmolive ensures an inclusive, respectful, and empowering work environment where employees can contribute meaningfully and be their authentic selves.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Colgate provides equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application process.
