Associate Scientist, Toxicology
Colgate-Palmolive (India) LtdRole Overview
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is hiring a entry-level Associate Scientist, Toxicology. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in IN. Part of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd's Brand hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #174186 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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
Are you ready to use your expertise in toxicology to safeguard our products and consumers globally? Joining the Global Product Safety team on a hybrid shift position in Mumbai, you will be providing essential safety support to Toxicologists in the Piscataway office. This critical role involves demonstrating a broad knowledge of toxicology by performing safety clearance reviews for formulas, experimental recipes, and human use protocols to ensure compliance and consumer safety. You will be based in Mumbai and will operate on a shift schedule to overlap with the US-based team.
Responsibilities
- Provide safety clearance reviews for new product recipes (formulas), experimental formulas, and formulas being tested in Clinical, Consumer, or Panel studies (Human Use Protocols).
- Prepare Product Safety Reports and assist more senior toxicologists by performing formula reviews and comparisons necessary for product registration safety letters and regulatory requests.
- Evaluate toxicological and other scientific databases to conduct literature searches that support new raw material safety assessments.
- Maintain Compliance Check values within Colgate’s Product Data Management (PDM) system.
- Work a shift position to accommodate necessary working-hour overlap with the Global Product Safety team based in Piscataway.
Required Qualifications
- Education: A Master's degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of Toxicology Experience in Industry/consumer products.
- Experience in Product Safety/Toxicology with a consumer products, medical device, food, or pharmaceutical company. .
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability in Relationship Building and Effective Execution.
- Experience in performing literature searches and evaluating toxicological and scientific databases.
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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, 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Associate Scientist, Toxicology position at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Associate Scientist, Toxicology role at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in IN. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Associate Scientist, Toxicology at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd earn?
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Associate Scientist, Toxicology role at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd posted?
This role was posted on June 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Associate Scientist, Toxicology role at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has listed.
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