Research Trainee - Microbiology

About Colgate Palmolive India

Colgate-Palmolive manufactures toothpaste and other oral products certified by Indian Dental Association. Colgate-Palmolive has 34,000 employees spread all over the world on all seven continents spreading smiles to the faces of the people.

Your role

What are they looking for:

• They are looking for smart, dynamic trainees who will work in India Global technology centre (GTC) based in Mumbai. It will be a learning & growth opportunity to plan & implement initiatives in partnership with an ambitious Microbiology 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 will do:

• Perform Microbiology analysis for finished products, raw materials and WIP samples as per CP standards and guidelines
• Conducting environment monitoring, water testing and cleaning & sanitization checks for Pilot plant equipment to ensure GMP conditions are maintained as per Colgate requirements. 
• Execute tests to support claims for regional products
• Ensure maintenance of lab equipment
• Contribute to sample management and lab inventory
• Participate in lab investigations and provide valuable inputs in root cause analysis and action points. 

Training & development

What you will learn:

• Core expertise in Microbiology methodologies and best industry practices.
• Functional Linkages - you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into the overall R&D eg: Product development team and Microbiology team
• 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 leaders.
• 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 in technical as well as soft skills. They will evaluate your progress periodically and ensure scheduled training sessions for your continued success during your traineeship at Colgate. 

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Salary & benefits

The annual salary for the role at this company can range from INR 3.0 to INR 4.0 LPA. (Source: Ambition Box). Listed below are some benefits:

• Job Training
• Gymnasium
• Free Transport
• Team Outings
• Cafeteria
• Soft Skill Training

Career progression

The Career Development approach motivates people to take on challenging and exciting work and gives them the skills, experience, and support they need to succeed.  They provide the support their employees need to realize their full potential by offering competitive rewards, global opportunities, and career enrichment and progression.

Work-life balance

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. They have flexible work timings. Workdays are usually from Monday to Friday. 

Culture & vibe

At Colgate-Palmolive people matter to the company, including its co-workers, customers, shareholders, and business partners. Colgate-Palmolive pledges to always act morally, with empathy for others, with honesty, and integrity, to listen to others, and to value differences. In addition, the company is dedicated to upholding all applicable rules and regulations, protecting the environment, and improving the communities where they reside and work.

About you

What you’ll need

• M.Sc in Microbiology with strong fundamental knowledge in Microbiology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

How to apply

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