The Training and Development effort at Colgate-Palmolive is a direct outcome of the Individual Development Plan and the Business need. The business critical and individual specific needs are identified every year and a training needs inventory is drawn up.
Colgate's leadership position in the global marketplace is directly linked to the skill of our employees. Practical learning and professional growth are critical to our continued success. We invest generously in the training and education of Colgate people.
Post: Research Scientist
Job Description:
- Creates and nurtures practical network. (with Supply Chain, Technology, Legal & Regulatory departments) that foster teamwork and empowerment to strategically manage micro requirements
- Participate, Engages Site, Division and Manufacturing and Technology Management as necessary to provide appropriate leadership and resources to ensure full conformance to the Quality and Micro Control Standards
- Participate in the development of new products and process changes. Understands the linkages and interdependencies between the Product Development and Supply Chain processes (Tech Transfer).
- Ensure requirements for Product Safety and Stability are built into new products during development or process changes.
- Work with product developers to find solutions that meet microbiological and product needs.
- Determine microbiological specifications for raw materials and finished products.
- Provide microbiological support to Operations and Corporate Quality as required. Work through issues as they arise using problem solving techniques.
- Involve others as needed to resolve issues.
- Advise and assist plants in implementing microbiology related Standards.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply continuous improvement tools to affect positive change (MSI, CPM, etc.)
- Provide technical expertise to Regional microbiology laboratories.
- Advise and guide Regional laboratories on methods, techniques and quality systems. Conduct training of staff where required.
- Conduct audits of laboratories and work with laboratories on continuous improvement.
- Plan and carry out projects/ experimental work in order to make recommendations to the business
- Deliver defined project/experiment outcomes.
- Clear account of investigation with solutions or recommendations for next steps. Provides direction for improving microbiological control in the entire site facility
- Participate in audits of ingredients and packaging suppliers.
- Provide microbiological expertise to support Enhanced Supplier Management Audits & highlight microbiological concerns during audits.
- Participate in follow up audits if required.
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Candidate Profile:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor of Science or above with major in Microbiology (or equivalent).
- Required skill(s): Standard QA testing (contamination checks, preservative effectiveness, identification systems) microbiological safety and spoilage.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably Senior Executives specializing in Science & Technology/Laboratory or equivalent. Job role in Researcher/Scientist or equivalent.
- 1 Full-Time position(s) available.
Additional Information:
Experience: 3-4 Year
Location: Mumbai
Qualification: M.Sc, Microbiology, B.Sc
Functional Area: R&D
LAST DATE: 20st sep, 2012
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