Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Associate Scientist
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  20/08/2025
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #168629 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

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. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

  • To aid business growth by contributing in department goals by conducting flawless microbial tests as per CP standards and providing on time results and to contribute in innovation projects to create new and improved products and enhance speed to market

  • The GTC Microbiologist is responsible for conducting all appropriate micro testing and QA procedures to ensure that all new products in development meet the requirements of  Microbiological Control Standards.  Specifically, the GTC Microbiologist is responsible for assuring that the testing is done in conformance to CP standards and guidelines and for the documentation of all testing.  The GTC Microbiologist is also responsible for executing testing to support the claims for regional products. 

 

Responsibilities:

 1) Product Evaluation

  • Perform and ensure all testing for finished goods, raw materials and WIPs is performed accurately,  according to QMICs and results are provided within the stipulated time.

  • Provide microbiological support to Operations and Corporate Quality as required

  • Plan and carry out projects/ experimental work in order to make recommendations to the business

  • Execute tests to support the claims for regional products

  • Support specific EOHS, sustainability and Quality standards while ensuring full compliance to GMP practices while working in the lab on the projects

  • Perform microbial tests to verify and ensure GMP compliances  of pilot plant

  • Ensure maintenance and calibration of equipment

  • Participate in the development of new products and process changes

  • Provide technical expertise to  Regional  microbiology laboratories

2) Building Future Ready Agile Organization:

  • Should handle assigned business programs independently with minimum supervision 

  • Should manage  and provide need based guidance/support to assigned trainees/   scientist (s) on specific programs to meet multiple short term business and technical challenges

 

Required  Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Microbiology or any  related discipline

  • Minimum 1 year of Experience & Knowledge of microbiology within FMCG/Pharma/ Food Industry

  • Working knowledge of micro assessment of products

 

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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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