Job Location
BOSTON GO & TECH CENTERJob Description
Background:
Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.
This internship is specifically designed for individuals working towards a PhD who are developing proficiency in their field. As an intern or co-op in management, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment. This is a 12-week paid internship, designed to provide you with a solid foundation for future career growth. The internship will take place from May (potentially early June) to August of 2027. Join us at P&G, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of consumer products!
The Opportunity:
P&G has an opportunity for a PhD intern to work in our Grooming R&D business to develop structure-property relationships in our polymeric blade coatings.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and grow professionally and possess excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. This role is perfect for those with passion for innovation and problem-solving, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a real impact as part of a collaborative team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts in determining the relationships between material properties and their impact on product performance.
- Design and execute prototyping and characterization experiments to controllably vary polymeric parameters and measured material properties.
- Perform hands-on synthesis, characterization, and structure/property model building related to polymeric blade coatings.
- Integrate information from a broad range of internal and external sources, collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Working towards a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Technical Skills:
- Experience with polymer property characterization techniques.
- Ability to research and compile information to design controlled comparative experiments and define quantitative endpoints.
- Strong scientific communication skills — able to synthesize literature, document protocols, and present recommendations to a technical audience.
- Ability to independently scope and execute a primarily self-directed 12-week research project.
- Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027. Work 3 to 5 days a week in office at South Boston, MA location.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in surface analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, polymeric structure-property relationships, and data analysis.
- Experience in polymer chemistry and polymer chemical analysis.
- Familiar with, able to apply, and collaborate in the application of digital tools to the analysis and optimization of polymer properties in formulations.
At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise.
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.
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.
Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.
Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.
Job Schedule
Full timeJob Number
R000159730Job Segmentation
InternshipsStarting Pay / Salary Range
$61.00 / hourSkills Required
- Currently working toward a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Experience with polymer property characterization techniques
- Ability to research and compile information to design controlled comparative experiments and define quantitative endpoints
- Strong scientific communication skills, including synthesizing literature, documenting protocols, and presenting recommendations to technical audiences
- Ability to independently scope and execute a primarily self-directed 12-week research project
- Availability for a 12-week internship from May or early June through August 2027
- Ability to work 3 to 5 days per week in the South Boston, Massachusetts office
- Experience in surface analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, polymeric structure-property relationships, and data analysis
- Experience in polymer chemistry and polymer chemical analysis
- Familiarity with applying digital tools to analyze and optimize polymer properties in formulations
Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Procter & Gamble and has not been reviewed or approved by Procter & Gamble.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive and benchmarked against top industry peers, supported by formal pay‑equity audits and stated transparent principles. Feedback suggests pay is a strong draw, with raises described as attainable and benefits starting from day one of training.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and immediate, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with mental‑health and telemedicine offerings expanded recently. This breadth and day‑one access contribute to a perception of reliable, comprehensive care.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is inclusive under a global framework for all parents, with added recovery time for birth mothers. Adoption, fertility, childcare support and eldercare services further strengthen family support.
Procter & Gamble Insights
What We Do
Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within" organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.
