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Are you passionate about the science behind products you use every day? Do you want to work with world-class brands in the largest Consumer Goods company in the world, while studying towards your BSc?
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 are offering one year placement opportunities for Researchers studying a BSc Degree which will start in July 2024.
We enrol students in their penultimate or final year of their BSc for scientific and engineering disciplines into the various roles in R&D, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Forensic Science, Microbiology, Lab Management and Physical Sciences. We also look for skills such as creativity, innovation, initiative, communication, leadership, and the ability to work with others.
This 1 year Internship is a period of mutual trial and an ideal way for you to gain industrial experience. It is also an opportunity for you to look at P&G as a potential future employer and for P&G to see your capabilities and fit for future roles at our Newcastle Innovation Centre for Fabric & Home Care. Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette, Pampers, Head & Shoulders and Oral-B?
What to expect
During your 12-month placement you will get a first-hand experience of what a career in R&D with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. Each intern will:
- Work on their own project(s), but as part of an overall project team;
- Have an opportunity to put their technical skills to work on intellectually challenging problems;
- Improve their team working and leadership skills through practical experience and interactive training courses;
- 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, just like a true P&Ger.
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
This is a paid internship; the annual salary for this role is £22,500. 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
Successful interns have the potential to secure a full-time non-management position with P&G after graduation.
What we look for
- Bachelor's students pursuing scientific or engineering degrees, graduating in 2024 or 2025.
- 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
The internship's duration is from July 1st, 2024 until June 28th, 2025.
This role is available in our UK Innovation Centre in Newcastle and aimed at students in their penultimate or final year of their BSc for scientific and engineering disciplines.
Apply soon to secure your chance, as positions could be filled before the deadline. We may close early if all roles are filled.
At P&G #weseeequal
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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