Job Location

BOSTON GO & TECH CENTER

Job Description

Background:

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.

This internship is specifically designed for individuals working towards a PhD who are developing proficiency in their field. As an intern or co-op in management, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment. This is a 12-week paid internship, designed to provide you with a solid foundation for future career growth. The internship will take place from May (potentially early June) to August of 2027. Join us at P&G, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of consumer products!

The Opportunity: P&G has an opportunity for a PhD intern to work in our Grooming R&D business to develop structure-property relationships in our polymeric blade coatings.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and grow professionally and possess excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. This role is perfect for those with passion for innovation and problem-solving, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a real impact as part of a collaborative team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts in determining the relationships between material properties and their impact on product performance.

• Design and execute prototyping and characterization experiments to controllably vary polymeric parameters and measured material properties.

• Perform hands-on synthesis, characterization, and structure/property model building related to polymeric blade coatings.

• Integrate information from a broad range of internal and external sources, collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Working towards a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with polymer property characterization techniques.

• Ability to research and compile information to design controlled comparative experiments and define quantitative endpoints.

• Strong scientific communication skills — able to synthesize literature, document protocols, and present recommendations to a technical audience.

• Ability to independently scope and execute a primarily self-directed 12-week research project.

• Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027. Work 3 to 5 days a week in office at South Boston, MA location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in surface analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, polymeric structure-property relationships, and data analysis.

• Experience in polymer chemistry and polymer chemical analysis.

• Familiar with, able to apply, and collaborate in the application of digital tools to the analysis and optimization of polymer properties in formulations.

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.

Job Schedule

Tempo pieno

Job Number

R000159730

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$60.57 - $60.57 / hour