Research Trainee Jobs at Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai – Chemistry & Pharma Jobs – Apply Now!
Looking to launch your career in research and development? Colgate-Palmolive is offering an exciting opportunity for fresh graduates to join their India Global Technology Center in Mumbai as Research Trainees. If you’re passionate about Personal Care and Home Care product development and eager to learn in a world-class environment, this role offers hands-on experience in innovation, formulation, and implementation support across global markets.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs
that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.Research Trainee Jobs Details:
Job Role: Research Trainee – Implementation & Support
Job Req ID: 166530
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Travel Required: No Travel
What are we looking for?
We are looking for smart, dynamic candidates to join us as trainees who will work in our India Global technology center (GTC) based in Mumbai. It will be a learning & growth opportunity for them to develop Personal Care & Home Care products (PC/HC) to address the consumer needs/trends in Europe, Africa Eurasia & Indian subcontinent markets. All activity related to product development starting from Raw material organizing/testing, Batch making, stability analysis, inventory management etc to be performed as per standard protocol and practice. Along with new product product development every Scientist in India GTC is expected to be integral part of EOHS & Quality standards that ensures Safety & Quality of our products and working environment. This team works on strong partnerships with cross categories within India GTC & other GTCs & plants. The tenure for a trainee is proposed to 2 years from the date of joining.
What you’ll need
- M.Sc in Chemistry, M.Pharm, M.Tech Cosmetics/Oil-Oleo Chemical Technologies 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:
- Develop New products in PC/HC as per brief and provide support in technology transfer to manufacturing plants
- Making/screening prototypes/formulas, monitor stability as per protocol and analysis products to establish stability/performance data
- New vendor qualification for Raw & pack material
- RM sourcing/ordering/inventory for associated projects
- Understand the manufacturing facility set up and impart the requirements during product making.
- Daily verification and calibration of basic PC/HC equipments
- Conduct basic analysis on various PC/HC products (Rheology/Foam/Physiochemical parameters) and Document the results as per internal documentation standard
- Complete trainings that are assigned/required and follow all Safety & Quality standards expectation while executing the work
What you will learn:
- Core expertise on new product development and technology transfer – 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 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 and 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 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.
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