Global Career Opportunity: Associate Scientist at Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in household and personal care since 1806, is seeking an Associate Scientist to join its R&D team in Mumbai. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and stability of world-renowned brands like Colgate, Palmolive, and Hill’s Science Diet through advanced analytical testing and method development.

Role Overview: Analytical Excellence

The Associate Scientist will work within a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment, focusing on stability testing and analytical method validation. You will act as a bridge between global R&D sites, ensuring that product formats meet rigorous international standards.

Feature	Details
Post Name	Associate Scientist
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Education	M.Sc (Analytical/Organic Chemistry) or M.Pharm
Experience	Minimum 2 Years (1 year hands-on HPLC/GC)
Application Deadline	25 February 2026

Key Responsibilities

Chromatographic Analysis: Perform routine and complex testing using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and GC (Gas Chromatography).
Method Development: Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods, including conducting Forced Degradation Studies to predict product shelf-life.
Stability Testing: Coordinate end-to-end stability testing in partnership with global teams, adhering to ICH/WHO/FDA guidelines.
Compliance & Data Integrity: Maintain records according to ALCOA+ principles and ensure 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for electronic records using software like Openlab, LIMS, and eLN.
Operational Excellence: Utilize statistical approaches for experimental design to simplify and improve technical processes.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Colgate-Palmolive is looking for a professional with a strong technical foundation and the ability to work independently.

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of chromatography and stability testing within a multinational Pharma or FMCG organization.
Systems Proficiency: Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and electronic Laboratory Notebooks (eLN).
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and business presentation skills.
Instrumentation: Ability to troubleshoot, calibrate, and qualify analytical instruments independently.

Industry Standards to Know

Candidates should be well-versed in:

cGMP Requirements: Ensuring the laboratory operates under strict regulatory quality standards.
21 CFR Part 11: Regulations regarding electronic records and signatures.
Method Transfer: Leading the technical transfer of validated methods between different R&D or manufacturing sites.