Colgate-Palmolive is hiring for two exciting R&D roles — Associate Scientist, Toxicology and Associate Scientist, Analytical Science — at its Mumbai location. These positions offer exceptional career growth, global team exposure, and the chance to work with one of the world’s most trusted FMCG brands.
If you’re looking for R&D scientist jobs in Mumbai, toxicology jobs, or analytical science jobs in FMCG/pharma, this is a great opportunity to advance your scientific career in a global organization.
1. Associate Scientist – Toxicology (Hybrid)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Job Number: 170292
Work Mode: Hybrid
Travel: Up to 10%
Role Summary
This role is part of Colgate’s Global Product Safety team, supporting toxicologists in the US. The Associate Scientist will review formulas, perform safety clearances, support safety reports, and conduct toxicological literature searches.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform safety clearance reviews for new and experimental product formulas
- Support toxicologists with Product Safety Reports
- Conduct toxicology database searches and literature reviews
- Maintain compliance values in PDM
- Work overlapping hours with the US team
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Toxicology / Pharmacology / related field
- 1+ year industry experience (consumer products, pharma, medical device, food, etc.)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with toxicology databases
- Strong relationship-building and execution skills
2. Associate Scientist – Analytical Science (Onsite)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Job Number: 170434
Work Mode: Onsite
Travel: Up to 10%
Role Summary
This role focuses on analytical method development, validation, stability testing, and instrument handling (HPLC/GC) in a cGMP environment at Colgate’s IGTech Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and report analytical testing for oral care products
- Develop, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods
- Conduct stability testing per global guidelines
- Maintain instruments and ensure compliance with cGMP and ALCOA+
- Collaborate with global R&D teams
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc in Analytical Science / Organic Chemistry OR M.Pharm
- 2–3 years experience, with 1+ years hands-on HPLC/GC
- Strong knowledge of ICH/WHO/FDA guidelines, ALCOA+
- Experience in method validation and forced degradation studies
Preferred Skills
- Experience with OpenLab, eLN, LIMS
- Ability to independently manage projects
- Strong problem-solving and presentation skills
Why Join Colgate?
- Work with a global FMCG leader
- Exposure to cutting-edge R&D and product safety systems
- Hybrid/onsite flexibility depending on role
- Career growth in a highly reputable science-driven organization
- Opportunity to collaborate with international teams
How to Apply
Application Link for Associate Scientist, Toxicology
Application Link for Associate Scientist- Analytical Science
