Associate/ Senior Associate Scientist

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose :

We are looking for a Associate/Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Sciences to join our ambitious team at our IGTeD center. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for end to end planning implementation in partnership with local global analytical product development teams for respective categories for India and other Colgate Zones while being compliant to defined safety, quality regulatory norms

Responsibilities:

- Provide Advanced Analytical expertise to Personal Care and Home Care stability projects , Raw materials, global and local analytical and product development project teams and the manufacturing sites across geographies
- Collaborate with Product development scientists, procurement and suppliers for raw material qualifications, root cause analysis and drafting product specifications
- Coordinate with external labs and institutes for advanced analytical technique
- Analyze raw materials, experimental formulas, finished products, competitive products, and troubleshooting samples. Follow written analytical lab procedures from global, experimental methods and published standard or compendia sources.
- Perform Method development, method validations, Tech transfer to plants
- Perform and report the results of routine analysis using Analytical Instrumentation in a cGMP environment.
- Maintain, calibrate, qualify and troubleshoot instrumentation. Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory records.
- Stakeholder management Communicates Effectively
- Driving InnovationTeamwork and collaboration
- Demonstrate knowledge in the identified scientific field. Stay abreast of the latest technical developments and breakthroughs by drawing on industry contacts,



scientific literature, conferences, and patent filings.
- Build on technical expertise, expanding it in complementary directions. Use technical expertise and creativity to proactively identify potential problems and address them using appropriate resources.
- Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost effectiveness and speed. Practice good documentation practices.

RequiredQualifications :

- 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 LCMS, ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR.

- 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 complex business programs independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.

- Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate seamlessly into high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Experience LevelMid Level Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Associate/ Senior Associate Scientist (Maharashtra)
🏢 Colgate-Palmolive
📍 Maharashtra