Research Trainee at Colgate-Palmolive for MSc in Biology, Apply Now!
Looking to start your career with a global leader in consumer products? Colgate-Palmolive is offering an exciting Research Trainee opportunity at its India Global Technology Center (GTC) in Mumbai. This 2-year traineeship is ideal for postgraduates in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or cosmetics technology who are eager to gain hands-on experience in data governance, product lifecycle management, SAP systems, and safety standards—all while working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
Job Title: Research Trainee – GS&S
Travel Required?: No Travel
Date: Jun 10, 2025
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167436 – 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.
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 learn about many aspects of Product Lifecycle Management. We are the guardians of Colgate’s Proprietary data in the form of its raw materials and recipes. Data governance of master data of Colgate raw materials and recipes is our primary responsibility. All activity related to assigning correct master data to raw materials and recipes post proper review, assigning access after due diligence of each user’s background and supporting allied functions of the group like PDM data Cleansing and System testing would be a part of the regular activities. Along with this administrative role, every Scientist in India GTech is expected to be an integral part of EHS & Quality standards that ensures Safety & Quality of our products and working environment. This team works on strong partnerships with cross categories within India GTech & other GTechs & plants. The tenure for a trainee is proposed to 2 years from the date of joining.
What you’ll need
- Post graduate in Pure sciences (Chemistry ,Biology)/ Pharmacy/ Technology (Cosmetics) with strong fundamental knowledge in basic chemistry and fair to good exposure to SAP database management / system administration activities and concepts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)
- Strong aptitude for computer systems
What you will do:
- Data governance of first level review of CP Raw materials and Recipes within a turnaround time of 72 hours
- Provide Security Access roles to PDP/DMS /PPM/LIMS system with due diligence
- Route Human Use Protocols (HUP) through SAP-DMS to the correct reviewers; support the process in Veeva as Admin. Route Adverse Event (AE) for all HUP studies to Pharmacovigilance team who will then perform an evaluation
- Provide technical support and procedural guidance to 2000+ English-speaking PDM end-users via phone calls, emails and instant messages
- Support Team in PDM Cleansing / Ancillary activities like Obsoleting recipes and Searches
What you will learn:
Core expertise on principles that govern data regarding our raw materials and recipes
Elements of due diligence while providing access to SAP system users
Functional Linkages – you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into overall R&D eg: Analytical, R&I, 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.
Keywords: Research Trainee, Colgate-Palmolive, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Management
