Colgate-Palmolive is inviting applications for the Associate Scientist β Analytical Sciences position in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role involves analytical testing, method development and validation, stability studies, instrumentation maintenance, and support for product development across Personal Care and Home Care categories.
Candidates with an M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field and at least one year of analytical laboratory experience can review the eligibility criteria below.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Job Title | Associate Scientist |
| Functional Area | Analytical Sciences |
| Job Number | 176949 |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Work Mode | On-site |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year |
| Qualification | M.Sc. in a relevant scientific field |
| Travel Requirement | No travel |
| Relocation Assistance | Offered within the country |
| Posting Start Date | 26 October 2026 |
Position Overview
The Associate Scientist β Analytical Sciences will plan and implement analytical activities in collaboration with local and global analytical and product development teams. The position supports stability projects, raw material qualification, product analysis, analytical method development, and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide analytical expertise for Personal Care and Home Care stability projects, raw materials, and product development activities.
- Collaborate with product development scientists, procurement teams, and suppliers on raw material qualification, root cause analysis, and product specifications.
- Coordinate with external laboratories and institutes for advanced analytical techniques.
- Analyze raw materials, experimental formulations, finished products, competitive products, and troubleshooting samples.
- Perform analytical method development, method validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing plants.
- Conduct routine analytical testing using instrumentation in a cGMP environment and report results.
- Maintain, calibrate, qualify, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow Good Documentation Practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay updated on scientific developments, industry literature, conferences, and patents.
- Ensure compliance with product safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: Minimum one year of professional experience in an analytical laboratory.
- Technical expertise: Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting LCMS, ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR instruments.
- Compliance: Working experience with cGMP requirements and rigorous documentation practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG industry.
- Strong business presentation and technical communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex programs independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Required Technical Skills
- Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory Testing
- LCMS, ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR
- Analytical Method Development and Validation
- Instrument Calibration and Troubleshooting
- cGMP Compliance and Laboratory Documentation
- Raw Material Analysis and Stability Studies
