Research & Development Industrial Placement (Associate Researcher - BSc) 2027

Procter & Gamble; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Stock ownership scheme

Flex4Me Fund

On-site parking

Gym access

Job summary

Procter & Gamble invites penultimate or final year BSc students to join a 12-month R&D placement at our Newcastle Innovation Centre in the Fabric & Home Care focus. You will work on real projects from day one within a collaborative team, gaining practical experience, leadership and communication skills while training with experienced mentors.

You must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration without sponsorship, with a July 2027 start, and there is potential for a full-time role

Qualifications

• University students pursuing a BSc in scientific or engineering degrees graduating in 2029 or later with a placement year.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interest in research and innovation.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and real work from day 1 on specific projects within R&D at P&G.
• Receive continuous training and coaching while working with mentors and a project team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

BSc in scientific or engineering disciplines

Job description

During your 12-month paid 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 projects, but as part of an overall project team. You will also have an opportunity to put your technical skills to work on intellectually challenging problems and improve your team working and leadership skills through practical experience and interactive training courses. This year will give you the chance to experience the working environment in a leading international company and gain guidance on your professional development. 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.

What You Will Gain:

• Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1: 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., For our placement roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your placement without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

What We Look For:

• University students pursuing a BSc in scientific or engineering degrees graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree. We also welcome applications from students graduating in 2027 or 2028 or those who have already graduated who are available to complete a 12-month placement.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities. Tell us what you're proud of - be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you during your application!
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong passion for research and innovation.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills. Are you passionate about the science behind products like Ariel, Lenor and Fairy you use every day? Do you want to work with world-class brands in the largest consumer company in the world whilst studying towards your degree?
• We are offering 12-month placement opportunities for Researchers studying a BSc Degree which will start in July 2027 at our Newcastle Innovation Centre. About our Newcastle Innovation Centre This role is based in our Newcastle Innovation Centre. The centre focuses on developing Products for Fabric Care and Home Care with brands such as Ariel, Fairy and Bold. Our R&D sites are where ideas come to life, with teams collaborating across R&D, product development, and technology to create and test products that make a real difference! The site is conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from both the City Centre and the scenic Northeast coastline, with the Tyne and Wear Metro only a 10-minute walk away and regular bus connections. There is free on-site parking, a coffee shop, subsidized restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, and a gym!
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary for this 12-month placement is £27,000. On top of this you'll enjoy the option of a range of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme, and your very own 'Flex4Me' Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
• Full Time Role Successful interns have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it's with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step. Interns have the potential to secure a full-time non-management position with P&G after graduation.

What To Expect: Research and Development (R&D) at P&G will help you to discover the essence behind crafting some of the world's most renowned brands. Delve into a realm where science takes centre stage. Some of the best scientists in the world go to work making our products just right for the billions of consumers who use them. We're talking cutting edge technology, "hands-on" labs and pilot plants, 41,000+ active patents and a team full of inventors., P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we're the world's largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We've spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.