Entry-Level R&D Product Design & Prototyping

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is seeking an Associate Researcher to join the Winton Hill area of our R&D team. This entry-level position targets individuals with a foundation in science and math who want to apply hands‑on experimentation to product development.

The role covers product research, formulation, testing, and data analysis across multiple disciplines, including sensory studies and prototyping. Day-to-day tasks include planning studies, building prototypes, and documenting results for

Qualifications

• Education requirement as stated: Associates degree in Science, Engineering or related field or a High School diploma with relevant experience and interests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint, is required.
• Available to work 8am–4pm at P&G Winton Hill Business Office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Technical Product Assessment: Conduct hands-on lab and sensory experiments to evaluate product performance on benefit, potential risk and build C2T2P model, with guidance from your manager or coach.
• Consumer Research: Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative studies, including in-use wear observations, returned product analysis, show tests, and product diary studies.
• Product Prototyping: Build creative product prototypes for consumer show tests and in-use studies, partner with PD and Design experts.
• Technical Documentation & Insights: Document, analyze, and clearly summarize technical and consumer data to support decisions.
• Method Development: Develop test protocols and methods which are relevant to consumer perception on product benefits.
• Collaborate and network effectively within immediate team or work domain as required to maximize job impact and personal learning.

Skills

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Science/Engineering or related field

High School diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Procter & Gamble is seeking an Associate Researcher to join the Winton Hill area of our R&D team. This entry-level position targets individuals with a foundation in science and math who want to apply hands‑on experimentation to product development.

The role covers product research, formulation, testing, and data analysis across multiple disciplines, including sensory studies and prototyping. Day-to-day tasks include planning studies, building prototypes, and documenting results for