Looking for Analytical Scientist jobs in Mumbai? Colgate-Palmolive has announced an exciting opportunity for Associate/Senior Associate Scientist – Analytical Sciences at its Mumbai Innovation & Growth Technology (IGTech) Centre. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with an M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Organic Chemistry, or M.Pharm along with experience in HPLC, GC, stability testing, analytical method validation, and cGMP laboratory environments.

Professionals seeking Analytical Scientist jobs in pharmaceutical and FMCG companies, HPLC jobs in Mumbai, M.Pharm jobs, or R&D analytical chemistry careers should consider applying.

Job Overview

About Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is one of the world’s leading consumer products companies, operating across more than 200 countries with trusted brands in oral care, personal care, home care, skin care, and pet nutrition. The company focuses on innovation, quality, sustainability, and scientific excellence while providing employees with global career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Coordinate with global R&D teams to support stability testing programs.
• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Analyse routine samples and support new product development activities.
• Develop, optimise, validate, and transfer analytical methods.
• Troubleshoot analytical instruments and laboratory procedures.
• Execute stability studies in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Maintain laboratory instruments through calibration and qualification.
• Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ documentation practices.
• Prepare analytical reports and method validation documents.
• Support operational excellence initiatives and process improvements.
• Apply statistical tools for experimental design and analytical studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional analytical and product development teams.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess any of the following:

• M.Sc. in Analytical Science
• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
• M.Sc. in a related Chemistry discipline
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Experience Required

Applicants should have:

• Minimum 2 years of total industry experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on HPLC and GC experience in a cGMP laboratory.
• Experience in analytical science within pharmaceutical or FMCG industries.
• Practical exposure to stability testing and analytical method validation.

Required Skills

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Stability Testing
• Analytical Method Development
• Method Validation
• Forced Degradation Studies
• cGMP Compliance
• ICH Guidelines
• WHO Guidelines
• FDA Regulations
• ALCOA+ Documentation
• Laboratory Troubleshooting
• Instrument Qualification
• Statistical Experimental Design

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• OpenLab Software
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (eLN)
• 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
• Business Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Leadership & Agile Working

Salary (Estimated)

Based on similar Analytical Scientist roles in multinational FMCG and pharmaceutical companies, the expected annual salary may range between:

₹8 LPA – ₹15 LPA

Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal company policies.

Why Join Colgate-Palmolive?

Employees can benefit from:

• Opportunity to work with a global FMCG leader
• Exposure to international R&D projects
• Modern analytical laboratories
• Career growth opportunities
• Learning and development programs
• Inclusive work culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work with global scientific teams

How to Apply

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