Ph.D. Intern - Surfactant and Colloid Chemistry, Corporate R&D

Job Location

Mason

Job Description

P&G is seeking a PhD candidate with expertise in surfactant and colloid chemistry for a Ph.D. internship position.  The intern will apply their technical mastery and experimental expertise in colloid, surfactant, and/or polymer chemistry to the development of new technologies and product offerings in formulated consumer products.  We are looking for someone who has experience building mechanistic insights and structure-property-activity relationships for chemistries in sophisticated mixtures. The successful candidate will be an innovative, critical thinker who enjoys applied experimental work. 

WHAT WE OFFER: Responsibilities as of Day 1 – you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities.

Continuous mentorship – you will work with hardworking people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.

Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of exciting problems.

Promote agility and work/life balance for employees, we value every individual and support initiatives.

Experience true support for work/life efficiency and your long-term well-being.

Get a competitive salary and benefits' package.

ABOUT US: We produce globally recognized brands, and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Job Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Experience for the Role:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline
• Able to develop structure-property-activity relationships
• Is technically rigorous in their lab work and acts with a sense of urgency
• Is able to analyze sophisticated data using basic statistics to draw conclusions and influence technical recommendations
• Able to work independently, formulate hypotheses, develop test plans, problem tackle, and think critically about their data
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills, and documents work in electronic laboratory notebooks and written reports
• Has strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Highly Desired Skills and Experiences for the Role:

• Expertise in interfacial and colloidal characterization techniques (i.e. surface tension, interfacial tension, light microscopy, particle sizing, zeta potential, rheology)
• Experience in studying adsorption on surfaces (i.e. ellipsometry, QCM-D, AFM)
• Understanding of fundamental driving forces in colloidal solutions
• Digitally savvy, and can apply digital tools to accelerate scientific research

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000118037

Job Segmentation

Internships (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$55.00 - $61.00 / hour