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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.
 

The Opportunity:

P&G has an opportunity for a PhD Scientist to work on our Fabric Care business in Fabric Enhancers Global Platform.  P&G has a successful history of bringing new innovation to deliver products that delight the consumer. In this role you will be responsible for developing a pipeline of new technologies and materials for P&G Fabric Care products in the Fabric Enhancer Platform, like Downy Liquid Fabric Enhancers and Unstopables in-wash scent boosters. This role is tasked to develop cost effective technical solutions to further improve the performance of our formulated products. To do this job you will interact with scientific experts of different backgrounds, mathematical and molecular modelers, and P&G formulation and process engineers. Promising materials will be evaluated for in-use performance in consumer goods products under a variety of consumer relevant conditions to aid development of structure/property/performance relationships that in turn will inform the design of new candidate materials and/or new products.

The role will consist of developing technical ideas and then designing technical programs to evaluate, prioritize, improve, and fully commercialize the successful ones into Fabric Enhancer products. You will counsel management on research trends and developments in your area of expertise, use mastery and data to seek out non-obvious project and technology connections, and anticipate potential technical issues to proactively identify solutions. It will also involve developing intellectual property around those technologies and products. You will be part of a small team working on new technology approaches to address unmet consumer needs and/or resolve technical tensions, and should possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of strategies for product design and development.   
• Participate in the development and implementation of new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products under guidance.
• Work on specific tasks or segments within a brand or category.
• Collaborate effectively within immediate team or work domain to maximize job impact and personal learning.
• Develop knowledge and skills necessary for current job requirements.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirement:  A PhD in the field of Chemistry (examples are: Organic, Physical Organic, Organometallic, Inorganic, Materials, etc.). We will also consider graduate students within 9 months of obtaining their PhD).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong, independent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Available to work at our Ivorydale location 4-5 days per week.

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.

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