Colgate-Palmolive has announced an opportunity for an Associate Scientist – Analytical Sciences at its Mumbai, Maharashtra location. Candidates with an M.Sc in Analytical Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline and at least three years of analytical laboratory experience can consider applying.
The Colgate-Palmolive Associate Scientist job in Mumbai is particularly relevant for candidates experienced in HPLC, GC, FTIR, potentiometric analysis, cGMP practices, analytical testing, stability studies, and raw material qualification.
The selected professional will work with local and global analytical and product development teams and support analytical activities for India and other Colgate markets while maintaining applicable safety, quality, regulatory, documentation, and data-integrity standards.
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Scientist – Analytical Sciences at Colgate-Palmolive, the selected candidate will:
- Provide analytical expertise for Personal Care stability studies and raw material qualifications supporting India and European markets.
- Collaborate with analytical sciences, product development, procurement teams, and suppliers on raw material qualification and root-cause investigations.
- Support the preparation and development of product specifications.
- Coordinate with external laboratories and research institutes for advanced analytical testing and deeper scientific investigations.
- Analyze raw materials, experimental formulations, finished products, and troubleshooting samples.
- Follow approved analytical laboratory procedures, experimental methods, pharmacopeial/compendial methods, and published standards.
- Conduct routine analytical testing in a cGMP environment and accurately report results.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, qualify, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records.
- Follow good documentation practices and data-integrity requirements.
- Communicate analytical findings effectively with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to innovation, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Keep current with scientific literature, industry developments, regulations, publications, conferences, and patent filings.
- Use scientific expertise to identify potential technical problems and develop appropriate solutions.
- Maintain compliance with applicable product safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Qualification & Eligibility
Candidates interested in the Colgate-Palmolive Associate Scientist vacancy should meet the following requirements:
Education: M.Sc in Analytical Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in an analytical laboratory environment.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with HPLC
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- FTIR
- Potentiometric analysis
- Analytical instrument operation and maintenance
- Instrument troubleshooting
- cGMP laboratory practices
- Laboratory documentation and data integrity
- Understanding of analytical and compendial methods
Preferred Qualifications
Colgate-Palmolive prefers candidates who additionally possess:
- Previous experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG industry.
- Strong scientific and business presentation skills.
- Ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to independently manage business programs with minimal supervision.
- Agility and effectiveness in a fast-paced working environment.
- Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional and global teams.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates with an M.Sc in Analytical Science, M.Sc Analytical Chemistry, M.Sc Organic Chemistry, M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry, M.Sc Bioanalytical Chemistry, or closely related scientific disciplines may be relevant, provided their education and experience align with Colgate-Palmolive’s stated requirements.
Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, particularly involving HPLC, GC, FTIR, potentiometric analysis, cGMP, and scientific documentation.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role provides an opportunity to work within Colgate-Palmolive’s scientific and analytical environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting different markets. Key professional advantages include:
- Exposure to global analytical and product development teams.
- Work involving advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation.
- Experience supporting stability studies and raw material qualification.
- Cross-functional interaction with product development, procurement, suppliers, and external laboratories.
- Opportunity to strengthen expertise in cGMP, analytical sciences, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Relocation assistance within India, as stated in the job posting.
Salary
Colgate-Palmolive has not disclosed an official salary range for this vacancy.
For structured-data purposes, an estimated market range of approximately ₹6,00,000–₹12,00,000 per year may be considered for a comparable Associate Scientist position in Mumbai. This is an editorial estimate and should not be interpreted as salary disclosed or guaranteed by Colgate-Palmolive.