Trainee Opening at Colgate-Palmolive | Chemistry Candidates | Apply Now
Are you looking for exciting Colgate Careers that offer hands-on laboratory experience and global exposure? The Research Trainee (Analytical Science) opportunity at Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai is the perfect start for aspiring professionals in Analytical Chemistry. This Trainee role provides structured learning, technical development, and real-time industry experience within one of the world’s most trusted consumer product companies.
About Colgate-Palmolive
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 through Colgate Careers.
Research Trainee (Analytical Science) – Colgate Jobs in Mumbai
- Travel Required?: No Travel
- Job Number: #171726
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Explore exciting Colgate Jobs as a Trainee in Analytical Science and begin your journey with a global
leader.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 with defined safety, quality & regulatory norms. The tenure for a Trainee is proposed to be 2 years from the date of joining.
What You’ll Need
- M.Sc 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).
This Research Trainee role under Colgate Jobs is ideal for candidates eager to build a foundation in analytical methodologies.
What You Will Do as a Trainee
- 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 the laboratory and chamber area temperatures.
- Daily verification and calibration of basic analytical equipment.
- Conduct basic raw material analysis on various chemical and physical parameters to establish/design specifications.
- Complete water testing ,including liaison with 3P labs for external analysis.
This hands-on exposure makes Colgate Careers an excellent platform for professional growth.
What You Will Learn
- Core expertise in analytical methodologies – both theoretical and experimental.
- Functional Linkages – you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into the overall R&D, e.g., Microbiology, and implementation & support teams.
- 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. 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.
Quality and Safety Principles
At Colgate, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Quality and safety are not far away. These principles are not only important for our trusted brands but also for our workplaces. You will be exposed to specific training on Q & S, to ensure your trust while working in a safe environment where quality is paramount.
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.
