Quality (Analytical Lab) Internship

Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia) is offering a Quality Intern (Analytical Chemistry) position in a hands-on lab environment. You will assist in raw material testing, wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, and finished product verification, while supporting digital data integrity and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work alongside scientists and quality engineers on batch testing, calibration, and method verification, with opportunities to contribute to GLP compliance and RCA

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Solid understanding of wet chemistry techniques and instrument operation.
• Familiarity with GLP and chemical safety protocols.
• Strong data recording and analytical reporting skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support daily wet chemistry and instrumental analysis for raw materials and finished products.
• Assist in preparation of standard solutions and calibration of instruments.
• Manage retain samples, logging and stability tracking for traceability and audits.
• Support GLP and data integrity initiatives across analytical logging and documentation.
• Drive digitization of data collection, trend analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Wet chemistry

Analytical techniques

Data analysis

Google Workspace

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectrophotometry

pH meters

Viscometers

Balances

Job description

As a Quality Intern (Analytical Chemistry), you will step into a hands‑on, high‑impact laboratory environment, gaining practical experience in raw material testing, wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, and finished product verification. Working directly alongside laboratory scientists and quality engineers, you will contribute to daily batch testing, calibration, and method verification, while driving continuous improvement and digital data integrity initiatives that ensure products meet the highest global quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily wet chemistry and instrumental analysis for raw materials, bulk intermediates, and finished consumer products (e.g., pH, viscosity, titration, specific gravity, moisture analysis, HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
• Assist in standard solution preparations, reagent inventory tracking, and calibration/maintenance of laboratory instruments (e.g., viscometers, pH meters, balances)
• Take charge of retain sample management, logging, and stability retention tracking to ensure traceability, compliance, and audit readiness
• Assist Quality and Product Development teams in testing physical and chemical parameters during new formula trial runs and factory pilot batches
• Support Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Data Integrity initiatives across daily analytical logging and documentation
• Drive laboratory digitization projects to modernize data collection, trend analysis, and reporting (e.g., transitioning manual bench sheets into digital dashboards and structured spreadsheets)
• Assist in Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) investigations by verifying sample records, testing parameters, and contributing to root cause analysis (RCA)
• Review and assist in standardizing Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standard test methods (STMs)

About you

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or a closely related physical science discipline
• Solid foundational understanding of wet chemistry techniques, analytical reagent preparation, titration, stoichiometric calculations, and standard instrument operation
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and standard chemical safety protocols (SDS/COSHH)
• Strong academic track record with a CGPA of 3.2 and above from a reputable institution
• High precision in pipetting, measurement, recording of analytical data, and handling chemical documentation
• Skilled in data analysis and technical reporting using Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Excel (formulas, chart creation, pivot tables)
• Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, Minitab) or LIMS concepts is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the confidence to collaborate across laboratory teams, plant operations, and quality systems personnel
• Able to commit to a full‑time internship for a duration of 3 to 6 months

About us

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. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world. We are a caring, innovative growth company reimagined 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.

Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer products that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. A truly global company, we have a world of opportunities and experiences to offer.

Every one of our employees plays an important role in ensuring we deliver the quality products consumers rely on to care for themselves and the ones they love. So we recognise that our success is driven by these talented and dedicated Colgate people around the world. And in turn we are dedicated to the success of our people, offering an array of resources to help expand their professional and personal horizons - from stimulating career opportunities and access to world‑class training and leadership development programmes, to wellness initiatives and opportunities to contribute to the communities where we live and work.

We’re committed to helping our people get where they want to go. Explore the world of opportunities and experiences Colgate-Palmolive has to offer you.

Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer products that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. A truly global company, we have a world of opportunities and experiences to offer.

Every one of our employees plays an important role in ensuring we deliver the quality products consumers rely on to care for themselves and the ones they love. So we recognise that our success is driven by these talented and dedicated Colgate people around the world. And in turn we are dedicated to the success of our people, offering an array of resources to help expand their professional and personal horizons - from stimulating career opportunities and access to world‑class training and leadership development programmes, to wellness initiatives and opportunities to contribute to the communities where we live and work.

We’re committed to helping our people get where they want to go. Explore the world of opportunities and experiences Colgate-Palmolive has to offer you.