Beauty R&D PhD Intern - Measurement Sciences, Microbiology

Procter & Gamble

88d • $60 - $60

About The Position

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 2026. Join us at P&G, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of consumer products!

Requirements

• Working towards a PhD degree in biological science (examples include biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry).
• Ability to work with BSL2 organisms.
• Excellent microbiology skills (sterile technique, microbial isolation and cultivation, etc.).
• Basic laboratory quantitative and digital skills for assay design and analyses of result.
• Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2026 at our Mason, Ohio office 5 days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience in yeast cultivation.
• Skilled in mammalian cell culture.
• Knowledge of methods for biofilm formation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Characterize scalp biofilm communities.
• Utilize advanced microbiological techniques, including microscopy and molecular biology methods, to analyze the structural and compositional characteristics of scalp biofilms.
• Design experiments to assess the effectiveness of various hair care products against established in vitro biofilm models, providing insights into product performance.

Benefits

• Salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.
• Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees