R&D PhD Summer Intern: Life Science Modeling, Beauty Care

Job Location

MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

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.

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:

Research & Development at Procter & Gamble brings together science, innovation, and technology to create safe, high-quality products for consumers worldwide. Within Beauty Care, Global Product Stewardship applies exposure science, toxicology, and regulatory science to support product safety and responsible innovation.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our Beauty Human Safety organization, located in Mason, OH, as a PhD Summer Intern. The intern will collaborate with scientists and modelers on a quantitative research project supporting the evaluation of consumer product exposure to beauty spray products. The role will involve generating and analyzing scientific data, applying computational methods, evaluating model performance, and communicating findings and recommendations to a cross-functional team. This opportunity offers hands-on experience applying advanced technical skills to real-world product safety questions in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use existing internal experimental design & protocols to generate experimental data for various product types.
• Use experimental data to create an exposure model. Compare model predictions, evaluate performance, document assumptions and limitations, and recommend refinements.
• Deliver a prototype model interface or workflow, a technical report, and a final internal presentation.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Working towards a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerosol Science, Exposure Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related Life Sciences (Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, etc.)
• Relevant programming and simulation experience - e.g. Python, COMSOL, MATLAB
• Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027, 4-5 days onsite per week.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of one or more relevant areas, such as mass transfer, fluid dynamics, aerosol science, particle transport, or exposure modeling.

Just so you know:

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.

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Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000158986

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$60.57 - $60.57 / hour