R&D Internship – Scientist

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Are you passionate about the science behind products? Do you want to develop innovations for the world's biggest brands? Then a technical career at P&G could be what you are looking for!

Every year we invest around 2 billion dollar in Research & Development (R&D), corresponding to more than 2% of company's net sales. Our R&D teams are the inventors who invent and improve products loved by customers in hundreds of countries around the globe. We are talking state of the art technology, “hands-on” labs and pilot plants, 41,000+ active patents and a team full of inventors.

Join us for an internship and you could soon leave your mark in fields like natural sciences, materials, automation, sustainability, analytics, simulation and modelling through your project.

• You will get a chance to gain industrial experience and experience what working with us is like;

• You will be responsible for your own project(s) from day 1 and put your technical skills to work on some of the toughest technical challenges;

• You will improve your collaboration and management skills through practical experience and interactive training courses;

• You get to experience the working environment in a leading international company and learn to work effectively with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Our internship normally runs for 4-6 months, but we also offer internship/placements/thesis for longer periods (up to 1 year) and at different times of the year. 

Opportunities of internship in other technical centers in Germany can also be talked during the recruiting process.

If studying at a Belgian university, please make sure you consult with the internship department at your school to agree on the paid internship we offer.

It can involve a combination of:

• Develop new breakthrough methods;

• Gain new consumer insights and translate these into testable prototypes;

• Identify new technologies or technical solutions for the performance, stability and scale-up of our products;

• Design new packages that are more sustainable;

• Use State of the Art technology to understand, visualize and model problems and come up with creative solutions;

• Use research scale equipment to develop new processes for manufacturing.

Job Qualifications

YOU ARE THE RIGHT FIT IF YOU ARE/HAVE:

• Master students at an European university, studying scientific subjects (natural/life/physical) or engineering (chemical/mechanical/electrical/design);

• Students who will be enrolled at university for the full period of the internship

• Demonstrated history of academic excellence at all stages through school and university education

• Good command of English

• Passion and ability to take initiative and make things happen

• Be technically curious, creative and innovative

• Have a good communication and collaboration skills

YOUR ADVANTAGES:

• A temporary contract for the duration of your internship, with an attractive compensation package;

• Monthly allowance: 2366 EUR brut/month, prorated 13th month based on the months worked during your internship period;

• A flexible benefits plan to customize to your personal needs and kilometer allowance/public transport reduction; 

• Access to Benefits at work platform: A large benefits platform with employee discounts on renowned shops and online commercial platforms as well as on leisure activities and well-known amusement parks;

• Working in an international and inclusive environment, with diverse and supporting colleagues;

• Continuous self-development via coaching, trainings and a general Growth Mindset working environment;

• A vibrant and modern working environment, supporting employees’ wellbeing: ​

· Subsidized company restaurant; 

· On-site vibrant Café for breaks and less formal meetings; 

· On-site fitness room and possibility to join regular group sport activities; 

· Flexibility in terms of working hours;

· Employee Assistance Program: free professional counseling services, work-life resources, and mental health support.

• Supporting employee's commute: plenty of parking facilities for both cars and bikes, shower facilities, shuttle between Heizel metro and the office, carpooling community.

 ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE? DEEP DIVE INTO P&G AND CHECK THE BELOW INSIGHTFUL LINKS:

• Our hiring process consists of three main steps: 1) application, 2) online assessments and 3) interviews. Click here to get all the tips to be fully prepared.

• P&G is driven to make life better, not just within the company, but across the globe. Click here to check out how we make a meaningful impact on the world.

• We are the world’s largest consumer goods company. Click here to discover about our iconic brands.

Encouraging diversity in all its forms, P&G is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and promotes equal opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.  

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