Associate Scientist Position at Colgate-Palmolive | Apply Now
A Colgate scientist vacancy is available for an Associate Scientist at Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This role involves analytical sciences and requires a strong background in chemistry. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline of 24 August 2026.
- Job Title: Associate Scientist
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Job Number: 175704
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. The company’s products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making it a household name. Colgate-Palmolive is committed to reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and the planet, guided by core values of Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous.
Job Description
For this Colgate scientist vacancy, the Associate/Senior Associate Scientist in Analytical Sciences will be responsible for end-to-end planning and implementation in partnership with local and global analytical and product development teams for respective categories in India and other Colgate Zones, ensuring compliance with defined safety, quality, and regulatory norms.
Responsibilities
- Provide analytical expertise to Personal Care Stability and Raw Material Qualifications for India and Europe markets.
- Collaborate with analytical and product development teams, procurement, and suppliers for raw material qualifications, root cause analysis, and drafting product specifications.
- Coordinate with external labs and institutes for advanced analytical techniques and derive deeper insights.
- Analyse raw materials, experimental formulas, finished products, and troubleshooting samples.
- Follow written analytical lab procedures, experimental methods, and published standard or compendia sources.
- Perform and report the results of routine analysis using analytical techniques in a cGMP environment.
- Maintain, calibrate, qualify, and troubleshoot instrumentation, ensuring accurate laboratory records.
- Drive innovation through teamwork and collaboration.
Eligibility
- Education: M.Sc. in Analytical Science, Inorganic/Organic Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HPLC, GC, FTIR, and Potentiometric analysis.
- Compliance: Proven working experience operating within cGMP norms and maintaining rigorous documentation practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry Experience: Previous experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG industry is highly preferred.
- Communication: Strong business presentation skills and the ability to communicate technical data to non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership & Agility: Proven ability to handle business programs independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate seamlessly into high-performing, cross-functional teams.
This Associate Scientist job at Colgate-Palmolive offers a chance to contribute to a leading global company while advancing in the field of analytical sciences. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 24 August 2026.
