Research Trainee (Analytical Science)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#171726 - 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for smart dynamic trainees who will work in our India Global technology center (GTC) based in Mumbai. It will be a learning & growth opportunity to plan & implement initiatives in partnership with an ambitious Analytical Sciences team. This team works on strong partnerships with respective categories for India GTC while being compliant to defined safety quality & regulatory norms. The tenure for a trainee is proposed to 2 years from the date of joining.

What youll need

• in Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry with strong fundamental knowledge in basic chemistry and fair to good exposure to techniques and instrumentation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e Sheets Slides Docs)

What you will do:

1. Conduct stability studies on oral care personal care and home care formulas

• Manage stability chambers and inventorize studies and ensure thorough documentation as per ALCOA# and cGMP## practices

• Daily monitoring of Laboratory and chamber area temperatures

1. Daily verification and calibration of basic analytical equipments

2. Conduct basic raw material analysis on various chemical and physical parameters to establish/design specifications.

3. Complete water testing including liaison with 3P labs for external analysis.

What you will learn:

1. Core expertise on analytical methodologies - both theoretical and experimental.

2. Functional Linkages - you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into overall R&D eg: Microbiology and implementation & support teams.

3. Operational Excellence - 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 in discussion with Analytical Sciences team leads. You will also learn to integrate yourself into a high-performing team focused on balancing both execution and innovation.

4. You will be coached for success on technical as well as soft skills. We will evaluate your progress periodically and ensure scheduled training sessions for your continued success during your traineeship at Colgate.

5. Quality and Safety principles: At Colgate we strive for excellence in everything we do Quality and safety is not far away. These principles are not only important for our trusted brands but also to our workplaces. You will be exposed to specific training on Q & S to assure your trust while working in a safe environment where quality is paramount.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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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