Hair Care R&D Associate Researcher

P&G•Mason, OH

11d•Onsite

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. The Opportunity: P&G is looking for a Hair Care R&D Associate Researcher. We are seeking a curious, technically astute candidate who is looking to join a dynamic and fast-paced platform team that drives critical innovation plans for over $3 Billion in global business. This team aims to generate superior innovation by applying deep consumer and technical insights to create delightful hair and scalp products. This is an entry level role for individuals who are inspired by hands-on experimentation and science. This individual will play a crucial role on the product research team to develop consumer fundamentals, conduct lab screening & technical testing, leveraging established test procedures to produce reliable, reproducible results that meet day-to-day project needs as directed by their manager/technical coach. This will include experimentation and testing that can happen in a lab, in a salon, at a clinical site, with consumers, and/or on a computer.

Requirements

Associate degree in Science or Cosmetology field or related field or a High School diploma with relevant experience and interests
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint
Available to work at our office in Mason Business Office in Cincinnati, OH 5 days per week

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hair Care
High degree of mechanical aptitude
Strong technical curiosity and troubleshooting capabilities
Experience as a Hair Stylist, Cosmetologist or Cosmetic scientist
Ability to follow detailed instructions precisely
Ability to make critical observations
Excellent computer skills and systems experience
Familiarity with placing consumer usage studies
Prior experience in a research role and lab work
Licensed Cosmetologists are encouraged to apply
2-year and 4-year degrees are also welcome

Responsibilities

Develop consumer fundamentals
Conduct lab screening & technical testing
Leverage established test procedures to produce reliable, reproducible results that meet day-to-day project needs as directed by their manager/technical coach
Experimentation and testing that can happen in a lab, in a salon, at a clinical site, with consumers, and/or on a computer
Summarize tests independently
Document work and test results
Communicate work and test results
Make correlations to in-depth observations
Manage multiple priorities
Execute with excellence
Deliver breakthrough results in a fast changing environment
Collaborate with others
Role model a “people first” and teamwork attitude