Research & Development - Associate Researcher

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is seeking an entry-level researcher for the Wipes NA team, based at WHBC – WINTON HILL BUS CENTER. You will conduct hands-on lab experiments, develop methods, and support consumer tests within a broad program.

This role offers growth potential toward Lab Owner after onboarding, with national travel to a PS plant in Dover and external facilities. The position emphasizes technical curiosity and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• An interest in consumer products and understanding consumer needs.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A commitment to learning and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Spend most of their time conducting hands‑on experimentation.
• Independently performs a wide variety of lab methods, hands‑on experimentation and/or established simulation methods, with increasing complexity.
• This includes also performing work processes related to the preparation of product prototypes and consumer research activities.
• Conduct and input into experiments regarding the selection of methods, equipment and materials.
• Capture and communicate unexpected results and/or observations and recommend next steps regarding experimentation and understanding.
• Follow up with technologists and managers to determine why there were unexpected results when they arise.
• Communicate results both orally, and in writing, to their manager/technical coach and project team.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products under guidance.
• Teach less‑experienced team members to help them develop new lab skills.
• Coordinate and manage lab supplies, materials and finish products, lab maintenance, and QA and safety compliance in the lab.
• After onboarding, this role is eligible to become the Wipes Lab Owner.
• Suggest and implement improvements to current work processes including methods.
• Support and assist in executing strategies in team/organization.
• Collaborate effectively within immediate team or work domain to maximize job impact and personal learning.
• Work under direct supervision, follow well‑defined precedents and policies.
• Engage in learning opportunities and assist in change management initiatives for new processes under guidance.

Job description

Job Location

WHBC - WINTON HILL BUS CENTER

Job Description

Researchers deliver an increased level of executional excellence in procedural work and experimentation and apply this knowledge to provide foundational understanding and capability for the team. Employees at this level have the ability to contribute to the planning and execution of a broad range of technical and consumer tests, can summarize these tests independently, and make correlations to in-depth observations. This work contributes to the fundamental scientific and project understanding or improved methods and consumer test logistics to move a project forward. This role is within the Wipes Scaled Organization with primary focus on the North America (NA) region. However, as a scaled organization, there will be opportunities to contribute to projects or capability building that impact the globe. Wipes is a key focus area for North America Baby Care and boasts significant growth potential as we are embarking on improving our in-market superiority. We are looking for a candidate with a great sense of technical curiosity, as we have exciting opportunities to modernize and/or improve our technical methods and work processes. This role also offers a unique opportunity to balance product research and product development deliverables, providing an exceptional path for growth and development for Researchers. The concept of “lab” is exciting broad in this role, it goes from our characterization lab to process research facilities in Mason, and/our consumer homes. National travel flexibility to our PS plant in Dover and our external consumer research facilities across the country is needed in this role. Some specific expected deliverables are:

Key Responsibilities

• Spend most of their time conducting hands‑on experimentation.
• Independently performs a wide variety of lab methods, hands‑on experimentation and/or established simulation methods, with increasing complexity.
• This includes also performing work processes related to the preparation of product prototypes and consumer research activities.
• Conduct and input into experiments regarding the selection of methods, equipment and materials.
• Capture and communicate unexpected results and/or observations and recommend next steps regarding experimentation and understanding.
• Follow up with technologists and managers to determine why there were unexpected results when they arise.
• Communicate results both orally, and in writing, to their manager/technical coach and project team.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products under guidance.
• Teach less‑experienced team members to help them develop new lab skills.
• Coordinate and manage lab supplies, materials and finish products, lab maintenance, and QA and safety compliance in the lab.
• After onboarding, this role is eligible to become the Wipes Lab Owner.
• Suggest and implement improvements to current work processes including methods.
• Support and assist in executing strategies in team/organization.
• Collaborate effectively within immediate team or work domain to maximize job impact and personal learning.
• Work under direct supervision, follow well‑defined precedents and policies.
• Engage in learning opportunities and assist in change management initiatives for new processes under guidance.

Job Qualifications

• An interest in consumer products and understanding consumer needs.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A commitment to learning and personal growth.

Compensation

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Equal Opportunity

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.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000151731

Job Segmentation

Entry Level Starting Pay / Salary Range $68,000.00 - $81,000.00 / year

Company Overview

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.