Associate Researcher, Surface Care
About The Position
Procter & Gamble is hiring an Associate Researcher for its Surface Care Business at the Ivorydale Technical Innovation Center. This entry-level role is part of P&G's Researcher Track, a hands-on, technical, non-management career path focused on applying foundational science through experimentation, data generation, observation, and documentation. The position supports upstream durable product solutions for Surface Care products, including Swiffer and Mr. Clean. The Associate Researcher will conduct applied research to improve the quality and effectiveness of Surface Care products. The role involves developing reproducible, consumer-relevant cleaning methods; investigating how pad designs, liquid amounts, and chemistry affect cleaning; and supporting product design learning and technical assessments. The researcher will also develop claims and demonstrations, generate consumer insights, and work with multidisciplinary and commercial partners to translate research findings into product improvements and project decisions.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma with relevant experience and interests.
- Candidates with two-year or four-year degrees in non-engineering disciplines are welcome to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- AI capabilities.
- Cinematography.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop methods for consumer-relevant, reproducible wet-floor cleaning and device learning.
- Generate insights and fundamental understanding of how pad designs, liquid amounts, and chemistry affect pad-cleaning performance.
- Lead technical and consumer-impact learning for Swiffer Pad FEI development, including driving product-design learning plans, ensuring technical assessments are executed, and aligning with technical coaches.
- Develop compelling claims and demonstrations that communicate product benefits and technologies and help advance projects through FEI graduation.
- Proactively generate consumer insights to support concept development and communication ideas, collaborating with the commercial team.
Benefits
- Salary, bonus if applicable, and benefits are included in P&G's total rewards offering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
