Job Title:  Associate / Sr. Associate Scientist (Analytical Science)

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# 152022 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

We are looking for Associate / Sr. 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 of planned analytical science initiatives in partnership with local & global analytical & product development teams for Oral care categories for India GTeD while being compliant to defined safety, quality & regulatory norms.

Main Responsibilities:

Analytical Sciences

• Coordinate with global R&D sites to provide end to end support for stability testing in partnership with global and local analytical and product development teams. 
• Perform testing and report the results of routine analysis, new product formats using Analytical Instrumentation in a cGMP environment.
• Transfer analytical methods and new technologies in consultation with the operational manager and provide analytical support and training for troubleshooting samples.
• Expertise in and proficient in the use of key analytical equipment’s - HPLC, GC, Ion Chromatography, other laboratory equipment
• Develop, optimize and validate analytical methods. Solve problems and apply troubleshooting to analytical instrumentation. Maintain, calibrate, qualify and troubleshoot instrumentation. Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory records.

Functional Linkages

Internal: Microbiology, PD/I&S, Technical services, Supply chain, QUality/EHs, manufacturing units and suppliers.

External: Global R&D, Manufacturing sites , analytical group & Quality Team.

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate mastery of 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.
• Share internal and external technical knowledge discoveries, ideas, and vision with colleagues through documentation, presentations, publications, and patents.
• Drive initiatives to simplify and improve technical processes. Translate technical attributes into simple, Utilize statistical approaches to experimental design to maximize learning with the least amount of time and with minimum resources.
• Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost effectiveness and speed. Practice good documentation practices and ALCOA+ principles. 

Building Future Ready Agile Organization

• Should handle assigned business programs independently with minimum supervision.
• Should be able to give & seek feedback on an   on-going basis by leveraging Colgate’s coaching program and initiatives.

Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc):

• M.Sc.(Analytical Science or Organic Chemistry or similar qualification) or Masters in Pharmacy
• Strong knowledge and expertise in chromatography (HPLC/GC) and well versed with Openlab software, compliance to 21 CFR Part11 for Electronic records (Chromatography operating softwares) 
• Worked as analytical scientist with a large multinational pharma/FMCG organization with experience in stability testing.
• Having minimum 5 years of experience, in which min 4 yrs. of experience must be a direct hands on HPLC/GC in a cGMP environment.
• Support regular testing of stability samples, analytical method validation, forced degradation studies, prepare method validation documentation and report generation
• Maintaining knowledge of current testing methods as applicable to stability studies, knowledge of ICH/WHO/FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements, ALCOA+ principles and stability testing is a must.
• Thorough knowledge of eLN and LIMS will be an added advantage
• Technology Fundamental, Technology Innovation, Product Safety, Regulatory and Quality, Execution Excellence, Analysis & Decision Making, Problem Solving and Business Presentation skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.