Job Location
MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTRJob Description
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 on our corporate function R&D team. Corporate Functions Research & Development (CF R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, focuses on delivering the trifecta of irresistibly superior and sustainable propositions that deliver value for the company through disruptive platforms. This internship is specifically designed for individuals working towards a PhD who are developing proficiency in the field of polymers or chemical processing. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and apply engineering principles to creating new materials/packaging and plastic recycling processes that improve both product performance and sustainability.
- Partner seamlessly to design and execute laboratory-based to pilot-scale experiments, develop technical models and prototypes, and generate critical insights and solutions that will further grow P&G’s business.
- Demonstrate strong laboratory skills and co-creation mindset for business problem solving to deliver against challenges across multiple categories.
- Design upstream materials through process design.
- Work may include bench-to-pilot experiments to define key material & process parameters, design and development of new and existing test methods to relate polymer composition to mechanical properties, and lifecycle and techno-economic analysis.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Working towards a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer or Material Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a focus on materials)
- Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027. This is an in-person internship; candidate is expected to work from our Mason Business Center five days a week.
- Ability to work safely and independently while performing routine laboratory tasks and operating chemical reactors.
- Experience in designing and building experimental set ups.
- Ability to design and execute experiments and analyze complex data sets.
- Laboratory quantitative and digital skills for sample characterization.
- Strong understanding of mass transfer, chemical separation, and fluid dynamic principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in process scale up or process engineering.
- Experience with polymer processing or characterization through DSC, TGA, GPC, or rheology is beneficial.
- Knowledgeable about plastic recycling and life cycle analysis.
Just so you know:
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
R000158977Job Segmentation
InternshipsStarting Pay / Salary Range
$60.57 - $60.57 / hourSkills Required
- Working toward a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering focused on materials.
- Available for a 12-week internship from May or early June through August 2027.
- Able to work in person at the Mason Business Center five days per week.
- Ability to work safely and independently while performing laboratory tasks and operating chemical reactors.
- Experience designing and building experimental setups.
- Ability to design and execute experiments and analyze complex datasets.
- Laboratory quantitative and digital skills for sample characterization.
- Strong understanding of mass transfer, chemical separation, and fluid dynamics principles.
- Experience with process scale-up or process engineering.
- Experience with polymer processing or characterization using DSC, TGA, GPC, or rheology.
- Knowledge of plastic recycling and life-cycle analysis.
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.
