Research & Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble is where business, innovation and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for P&G. Our mission is clear -- we deliver R&D to help P&G win with the over 5 billion consumers we serve worldwide. Our R&D professionals are diverse business leaders who apply R&D mastery to deliver game-changing, technology-driven business models and capabilities for our 65 iconic, trusted brands. 

From Day 1, you’ll be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use your initiative, and build billion-dollar brands that help make everyday activities easier and make the world a better place. You’ll be doing meaningful work that takes your career places you never imagined. And you’ll do this in creative workspaces where new ideas flourish and where your technical mastery is recognized and rewarded. 

THE OPPORTUNITYDo you love understanding how and why things work? Do you have knack for seeing how things come together? Are you energized by the opportunity to translate those ‘hunches’ and insights into action that deliver measurable business results? As an Associate Researcher in our Grooming Care R&D Team in Mason, OH, you will use your curiosity, data analysis and technical experience to translate complex results into simple conclusions. These insights will have a meaningful influence on our business strategy and will enable our multi-functional retail and brand teams to win with consumers and deliver sustainable results for our Company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Hands-on laboratory experimentation, developing foundational understanding with regard to established test methods and the factors that influence and impact product performance evaluations.
• Prepare, execute and summarize routine tasks and experiments based on established methods, including product/formula preparation (e.g. labeling, prototyping), physical determinations (e.g. rheology), product performance, product stability.
• Record data, accurately, completely and compliantly in lab notebooks.
• Grow knowledgeable in the role of different technologies & raw materials on the desired performance, in-use properties and cost of relevant products.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Have a strong curiosity to understand our products and how to make them better.
• Demonstrate good manufacturing principles leading to consistent, reproducible results
• Use their data to influence decisions with their recommendations.
• Have passion about discovering new things and the ability to learn quickly

Qualifications

• Background in a STEM field (Chemistry, Biology, Math, Engineering, Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, or related field).
• Currently reside within commuting distance to the Mason Business Center

PREFERRED:

• 2 year degree in a STEM field or relevant technical certifications
• Experience with Research & Development
• Lab experience with wet chemistry

THE VALUE OF A P&G CAREER

• Ongoing coaching and career development – you will work with passionate people and have access to best in class training through our P&G Leadership Academy as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager
• We provide a market-competitive salary benchmarked against the finest companies, so you'll be able to spend your generous vacation time doing more of the things you love with the people you love
• We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to: flexible working arrangements, generous paid vacation increasing with service, generous parental leave policies, group life insurance, health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care
• Additional perks include discounted P&G products from our company shops and a discount platform offering you unbeatable savings on everything from groceries to exotic holidays
• What's more, your financial package might include things like interest-free loans, a tax-advantageous share purchase plan, a contributory pension plan, and financial education and advisement on topics including purchasing real estate and generating wealth