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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 in our Corporate Function R&D area. This 12-week PhD internship offers ownership of a high-impact challenge: extending the usable lifespan of advanced skin models. You will develop and validate a practical method of extending 3D skin model longevity through literature review, experimental design, hands-on work with ex vivo and in vitro skin models, and longitudinal assessment of skin health. With guidance from technical coaches, you will develop an improved model system the team can use to study chronic effects on skin. This role is ideal for an individual seeking experience in translational skin science, 3D tissue models, and method development.
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:
- Review published approaches for extending the viability of ex vivo and in vitro skin models.
- Design and conduct controlled studies beginning with current internal models.
- Monitor various metrics of skin health and viability over time.
- Analyze and interpret results to identify the most effective, reproducible, and practical method.
- Develop and communicate a clear protocol and recommendations for broader team use.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Working towards a PhD in biology or biochemistry with a focus in skin biology and physiology.
- Hands-on experience with general mammalian tissue culture and aseptic technique.
- 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 5 days per week in person at the Mason Business and Innovation Center in Mason, Ohio spanning a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with 3D tissue culture systems (reconstructed epidermis, organotypic cultures, ex vivo skin tissue, or organoids).
- Familiarity with skin anatomy and physiology, particularly the epidermal barrier and inflammatory signaling.
- Experience with standard viability and cytotoxicity assays (MTT, LDH) and inflammatory readouts (ELISA or related biomarker detection assays).
- Experience with skin barrier function measurements (TEWL, TEER) and/or histological assessment of tissue integrity.
- Experience benchmarking or troubleshooting cell/tissue models for extended culture duration.
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
R000158975Job Segmentation
InternshipsStarting Pay / Salary Range
$60.57 - $60.57 / hourSkills Required
- Working toward a PhD in biology or biochemistry with a focus on skin biology and physiology
- Hands-on experience with general mammalian tissue culture and aseptic technique
- Ability to research information, design controlled comparative experiments, and define quantitative endpoints
- Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills, including literature synthesis, protocol documentation, and technical presentations
- Ability to independently scope and execute a primarily self-directed 12-week research project
- Availability to work five days per week in person at the Mason Business and Innovation Center in Mason, Ohio, during the 12-week summer 2027 internship
- Experience with 3D tissue culture systems, including reconstructed epidermis, organotypic cultures, ex vivo skin tissue, or organoids
- Familiarity with skin anatomy and physiology, especially epidermal barrier function and inflammatory signaling
- Experience with MTT, LDH, ELISA, or related viability, cytotoxicity, and inflammatory biomarker assays
- Experience with skin barrier measurements such as TEWL or TEER and/or histological tissue assessment
- Experience benchmarking or troubleshooting cell and tissue models for extended culture duration
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.
