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Colgate-Palmolive Hiring Research Trainee – Analytical Sciences in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Colgate-Palmolive is hiring a Research Trainee – Analytical Sciences in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The traineeship has a proposed tenure of 2 years from the date of joining. The required qualification is an M.Sc in Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry.
Job Details
Company: Colgate-Palmolive
Job Title: Research Trainee – Analytical Sciences
Job Number: #177298
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Travel Required?: No Travel
Posting Start Date: 06 November 2026
Relocation Assistance: No Relocation Assistance Offered
Tenure: Proposed to 2 years from the date of joining
Job Description
Colgate-Palmolive is looking for smart, dynamic trainees who will work in its 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Daily verification and calibration of basic analytical equipments.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc in Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry with strong fundamental knowledge in basic chemistry and fair to good exposure to techniques and instrumentation.
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)
Additional Information
What you will learn:
- Core expertise on analytical methodologies – both theoretical and experimental. Functional Linkages – you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into overall R&D eg: 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. Colgate-Palmolive will evaluate your progress periodically and ensure scheduled training sessions for your continued success during your traineeship at Colgate.
- Quality and Safety principles: Colgate strives for excellence in everything it does. Quality and safety is not far away. These principles are not only important for its trusted brands but also to its 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.
About Colgate-Palmolive
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. Its products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making it a household name!
Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and the planet. Guided by its core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—it fosters a culture that inspires its people to achieve common goals.