Materials Development Scientist PhD

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati is seeking a Material Development Scientist-PhD to advance new materials across adhesives, nonwovens, and films. You will apply deep technical expertise to influence product performance, sustainability, and supply resilience within a collaborative R&D setting.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, strong data analytics, and hands-on experimental skills. Travel is ~10%, and the position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and digital tools to speed innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Strong data analytics skills and experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• On-site work at the Winton Hill center 3–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Development teams to translate consumer needs into material innovations.
• Work with manufacturing plants to diagnose and resolve raw-material issues.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to develop and sustain raw-material supply chains.
• Lead and support new raw-material qualifications, cost-optimization initiatives, and Business Continuity Plans.
• Apply digital and data-driven approaches to simplify workflows and accelerate materials innovation.

Skills

Data analytics

Experiment design

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Chemistry

Polymer Science

Tools

GeoDict

Abaqus

Job description

Job Location

WHBC - WINTON HILL BUS CENTER

Job Description

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:

If you are passionate about applied materials science, energized by solving real consumer problems, and driven to modernize how work gets done through digital innovation, this role is for you. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related discipline to join the Feminine Care R&D organization at P&G in Cincinnati, OH. As a Material Development Scientist-PhD, you will utilize deep technical mastery to make meaningful, hands‑on contributions to the business. You will work in a collaborative, supportive R&D environment where your work directly influences product performance, sustainability, supply resilience, and speed of innovation.

This R&D assignment offers a unique opportunity to work across disciplines internally and with external partners, building both technical depth and system level understanding early in your career. The role also provides the opportunity to innovate across a range of material technologies including but not limited to Adhesives, Nonwovens, and Films to name a few. The role is well suited for scientists who enjoy connecting fundamental understanding to practical applications, and who are motivated to improve not only what we develop, but how we develop it.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• A strong foundational understanding of materials science with the ability to apply fundamentals to solve real‑world problems. Ability to understand product performance requirements, material feedstocks, and manufacturing processes, and translate this holistic understanding into innovative material solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to connect insights across disciplines, develop technically sound solutions, and influence technical direction on projects.
• Passion for hands‑on experimental work, with a demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments; test technical hypotheses; and translate data into clear, actionable insights and models.
• A self‑leadership and ownership mindset, including the ability to independently understand complex technical problems, proactively drive problem solving, and collaborate with project teams on technology development.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multifunctional teams within P&G and with external partners such as suppliers, universities, and technical service providers.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and results through written reports and verbal discussions.
• Demonstrated curiosity and innovation mindset, including interest or experience in using digital, data, or automation tools to simplify workflows, improve decision‑making, and accelerate materials innovation.
• Learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to rapidly learn new technical areas, tools, and processes in a dynamic, evolving business environment.

This is a fast‑paced, highly impactful role focused on developing new materials and material innovations to deliver superior, sustainable products through best‑in‑class execution and supply solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Product Development teams to translate consumer needs and unmet problems into material innovations to deliver superior and differentiated product solutions.
• Work closely with manufacturing plants to diagnose and resolve raw‑material technical issues, enabling robust, reliable product performance.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to develop, qualify, and sustain best‑in‑class raw‑material supply chains for a global business.
• Lead and support new raw‑material qualifications, cost‑optimization initiatives, and Business Continuity Plans to strengthen resilience and competitiveness while meeting quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Apply digital and data‑driven approaches to simplify workflows, improve decision‑making, and accelerate the pace of materials innovation.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data science, data analytics, statistics.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time based on business need.
• Ability to work on‑site at Winton Hill Business Center 3-5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Publications in peer‑reviewed scientific journals.
• Proficiency in coding and applying modeling and simulation methods/tools (such as GeoDict, Abaqus) to solve technical problems.
• Experience in developing and implementing AI solutions.

Just so you know:

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.

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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.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000155533

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$140,000.00 - $140,000.00 / year