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Are you passionate about the science behind products you use every day like Gillette, Pampers, Head & Shoulders and Oral-B? Do you want to work with world-class brands in the largest Consumer Goods company in the world? Then this opportunity is for you!
Our Newcastle Innovation Centre focuses on developing Products for Fabric Care and Home Care on brands such as Ariel, Fairy and Bold. We have Associate Researcher roles available for individuals who are inspired by hands-on experimentation and basic science, performing the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day applied research. Work is predominantly execution/procedural oriented, e.g. in a lab, in a plant or pilot plant (internal or external), at a clinical site, with consumers, and/or on a computer.
If you have achieved a BSc in a scientific or engineering disciplines this could be an opportunity for you to join the P&G world of R&D. We also look for skills such as creativity, innovation, initiative, communication, leadership, and the ability to work with others.
What to expect
From the very start of your career in P&G R&D you will:
- Work on your own project(s), but as part of an overall project team;
- Have an opportunity to put your technical skills to work on intellectually challenging problems;
- Improve your team working and leadership skills through practical experience and interactive training courses;
- Learn to work effectively with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds;
- Experience the working environment in a leading international company and
- Gain guidance on their professional development.
What you will gain
- Responsibilities and Real Work from Day1 – You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges.
- Continuous training & coaching – You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – The annual salary for these roles is £25,000. On top of this you’ll enjoy lots of benefits like the option to enrol in our pension, discounted P&G products, perks and flexible working arrangements. To find more information about our benefits package take a look here: https://www.pgcareers.com/benefits
- Full Time Role – Monday to Friday.
Job qualifications
What we look for
- Graduated with a Scientific or Engineering BSc (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Forensic Science, Microbiology, Lab Management and Physical Sciences).
- Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong passion for research and innovation.
- Strong verbal and written English language skills.
Start date is between January and March 2024. These roles are available in our Newcastle Innovation Centre for Fabric & Home Care.
Application deadline on December 8th, 2023 – Apply soon to secure your chance, as positions could be filled before the deadline. We may close early if all roles are filled.
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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 champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this internship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your internship - such as covering the cost of travel to your internship location.
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