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R&D professionals work with advanced technology to create products that improve the lives of consumers around the world. Here, you’ll help us understand product and packaging needs, develop product formulas, establish and assess competitive performance, and so much more. Your input will have a direct impact on our business, products, consumers’ lives, and even the future of our industry. 

Join a diverse group of innovative and multi-skilled individuals, such as dermatologists and toxicologists, as well as mechanical, chemical, and data science engineers. Together, they innovate for some of the world’s most well-known brands and deliver breakthrough, scientifically-sound products that are just right for billions of consumers. From Day 1. 

Data Roles
If you don’t see the data analysis role you’re looking for, you should also check out opportunities within Product Supply and IT.

Engineering Roles
Formulation Engineering 
  • Develop formulas that deliver breakthrough performance 
  • Use chemical and biological technology to drive technical advantages 
  • Work across a variety of areas, including household cleaning, absorbency, health and wellbeing, and beauty and grooming products  
Packaging Engineer
  • Collaborate with other R&D experts, advertising, art, package design, manufacturing and suppliers 
  • Develop technically sophisticated packages 
  • Develop improved delivery systems 
Process Engineer 
  • Convert ideas, concepts, and technologies into commercially feasible chemical and mechanical processes 
Products Research Engineer
  • Connect with consumers to understand their needs 
  • Translate insights into technical requirements and prototypes 
  • Consider both product needs and packaging experiences 

Research Roles
Analytical Laboratory 
  • Perform established methods and test procedures 
  • Utilize a variety of instrumentation to deliver accurate and reproducible results 
  • Conduct tests of new technologies or products using state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of research and development applications 
  • Carry out assay and model development, efficacy testing, and product evaluations
Packaging Research 
  • Learn and familiarize yourself with one or more core packaging technologies (ISBM, EMB, Cartons, Flexibles, Corrugate, Decoration, Injection Molding, etc.) 
  • Execute established methods and procedures for packaging development 
  • Develop films, corrugate, foil, or material for consumer products and manufacturing processes 
  • Conduct tests of new technologies or products using state-of-the-art equipment 
Pilot Research Lab 
  • Work on various pilot plant assets 
  • Collaborate seamlessly with other multi-functional groups 
  • Operate, build, and repair process equipment 
  • Material yield accounting and document key equipment setting needed to execute customer test plans to allow scale up learning for manufacturing process  
Product/Process
  • Develop material and product formulation of consumer products and manufacturing processes 
  • Conducting tests of new technologies or products using state-of-the-art equipment 
  • Perform established product formulation, material development and specifications 
  • Execute experiment orders (EOs) test procedures and produce reliable, reproducible results 
Product Research 
  • Craft and carry out consumer research studies 
  • Conduct research in laboratories, consumer homes, and other relevant spaces 
  • Convert ideas, concepts, and technologies into commercial processes 

Science Roles
Associate Scientist 
  • Use and grow the understanding of science/engineering to deliver innovation 
  • Develop sufficient proficiency in procedural work and expertise in application work 
  • Combine hands-on experimentation with scientific principles and knowledge 
  • Drive foundational technical understanding and solve technical problems 
  • Deliver technical outputs which address critical innovation challenges 
Scientist (PhD entry level) 
  • Guide and influence technical project direction and solve significant technical problems 
  • Create advances in science, technology, engineering, and/or capability that result in new and/or improved products, packages, processes, materials, consumer insights, or methodologies 
  • Gain exposure to and demonstrate initial proficiency in performing integration work 
  • Deliver, develop, and implement experimental ideas and high-quality data 
  • Prepare clear technical reports, publications, and presentations
Senior Scientist
  • Activities can span a continuum of application to integration work depending on business needs and individual skill profile 
  • Broad project responsibilities to co-create and influence the strategic direction of research 
  • Initiate, lead, and perform hands-on technology/capability/method development to deliver key technical initiatives 
  • Direct the technical work of others and lead cross-discipline teams as needed 

Career Growth

There are two different career paths to follow in R&D at P&G: Research, and Scientist & Engineer. 

When you first join the company, you’ll experience a new hire orientation across all functions, as well as dedicated R&D onboarding to equip you with necessary knowledge to quickly start your role. 

From the second year onwards, the number of trainings available will increase and vary based on needs and purpose. By working with your manager, you’ll identify which skills and knowledge you need to progress along your chosen career track and then pursue the learning and development activities required to fulfil your aspirations. 

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  • Product Safety Toxicologist - Scientist

    Location Mason, Ohio, United States of America Category Research & Development Job Id R000110868 Job Type Full time Recent Grads/Entry Level Starting Pay / Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $143,000.00 / year

    Research and Analysis: Conduct literature research and data analysis to investigate the toxicity and potential health effects of substances or product components in isolation or combination. Regulator...

  • Products Research Director

    Location Mason, Ohio, United States of America Category Research & Development Job Id R000118661 Job Type Full time Experienced Professionals Starting Pay / Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 / year

    This individual will partner with the multifunctional partners in GSSC to develop global playbooks and with AMA, LA, EU, and NA regions to ensure landing zones for our scaled innovation and alignment...

  • PhD Intern – Analytical Measurement

    Location Mason, Ohio, United States of America Category Research & Development Job Id R000120022 Job Type Full time Internships Starting Pay / Salary Range: $55.00 - $61.00 / hour

    Collaborate with a team of biologists and chemists to develop and execute analytical assays that characterize the high value ingredients in terms of their composition, structure, purity, and concentra...

  • Corporate R&D Win Today – PhD Intern – Analytical Chemist

    Location Mason, Ohio, United States of America Category Research & Development Job Id R000120151 Job Type Full time Internships Starting Pay / Salary Range: $55.00 - $61.00 / hour

    This role is an in lab-focused position requiring superb attention to detail and documentation, abilities to maintain/improve research processes, great collaboration/communication skills, and ideally...

  • Cincinnati State Co-Op R&D

    Category Research & Development Job Id R000123129 Job Type Full time Internships Starting Pay / Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

    Do you thrive in a dynamic environment? You will report to a supervisor in the area of work for training and mentorship. Working towards an Associate's degree. Strong level of attention to detail. Str...