R&D PhD Summer Intern – Synthetic Biology

PGBPGNGLOBAL • Mason, OH

80d • $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

• Education: Working towards a PhD in Bioengineering, Molecular Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in microbiology and synthetic biology.
• Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2026.
• Ability to work 5 days a week (M-F) out of our Mason, Ohio location.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in strain engineering.
• Experience with non-model organisms.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with team members to review literature and curate a list of platform systems to establish at P&G.
• Establish methods for evaluating the functional expression in several hosts, starting from a molecular ‘toolbox.’
• Develop strategies for high-throughput screening to evaluate and measure target molecules effectively.
• Quantify expression levels across different hosts with simplified readout methods and explore ways to streamline metabolic engineering techniques for gene knockouts and insertions.
• Reporting findings to team members and key stakeholders with recommendations for next steps.

Benefits

• 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