Associate Researcher, Surface Care

Procter & Gamble•Saint Bernard, OH

1d•$64,600 - $74,300

About The Position

The Associate Researcher is an entry-level position in P&G’s Researcher Track, a technical, non-management career path within its Business, Technical and Administrative (BTA) roles. Researcher Track employees apply foundational science through hands-on experimentation, data generation, detailed observations, and documentation. The specific work varies by position, and this role supports upstream durable product solutions in the Surface Care Business at P&G’s Ivorydale Technical Innovation Center. Surface Care includes products such as Swiffer and Mr. Clean and involves work with liquids, substrates, and devices. The role contributes to research and development aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of Surface Care products. Working collaboratively across disciplines, the Associate Researcher conducts experiments, analyzes data, and translates findings into product improvements informed by science, consumer insights, and product design. The position involves developing consumer-relevant and reproducible methods for wet floor cleaning and device learning; investigating how pad designs, liquid amounts, and chemistry affect pad cleaning; and supporting Swiffer Pad FEI development. The researcher also develops claims and demonstrations, contributes to consumer insights and communication concepts, and collaborates with commercial partners. The role is suited to someone with basic science and math competency and an interest in applying those skills in a laboratory, pilot plant, or technical development setting.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, or a high school diploma with relevant experience and interests.
Basic science and math competency and interest in applying those skills in a laboratory, pilot plant, or technical development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
AI capabilities.
Cinematography.
Candidates with two-year or four-year degrees in non-engineering disciplines are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead and ideate on method development for consumer-relevant, reproducible wet floor cleaning methods and device learning methods.
Generate insights and fundamental understanding of how pad designs, liquid amounts, and chemistry affect the ability to clean the pad.
Lead the technical and consumer impact on cleaning for Swiffer Pad FEI development, including driving product-design learning plans, ensuring technical assessments are executed, and obtaining alignment from technical coaches.
Develop compelling claims and demonstrations that bring product benefits and technologies to life and help projects progress through FEI graduation.
Proactively generate consumer insights to help develop concepts and communication ideas, and enable consumer insights work in collaboration with the commercial team.
Conduct experiments, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable improvements for P&G’s Surface Care portfolio.