University of Cincinnati Co-Op R&D

Associate Researcher Co-Op Program - University of Cincinnati Students ONLY

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

The Opportunity

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment? Are you ready to apply the knowledge and skills learned in school? We’re looking for phenomenal teammates who want to make a difference for consumers. Our paid co-op positions are pre-entry level and offer an opportunity to learn the office and lab environment while balancing projects with management support needs. These roles are non-management positions with exposure to tasks related to larger projects.

As a co-op, you will gain exposure to what a non-management career at P&G offers.

You will report to a supervisor in the area of work for training and mentorship. The co-op program offers hands-on training in the practicalities of lab-based work as well as culture and work norms. This is a paid position and, depending on satisfactory completion of criteria, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about hands-on experimentation and basic science. Onboard to P&G systems and perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day applied research. Work is predominantly execution/procedural oriented in a lab, plant or pilot plant (internal or external), at a clinical site, with consumers, or on a computer.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be enrolled in a local Associate’s Degree program in a Science field (Engineering, Biology or Chemistry preferred; other similar majors considered). All class standings/credit hours eligible.
• Have a GPA in good academic standing
• Committed to working at least one session aligned with your semester; you would need to remain enrolled in classes. Timing of assignments based on business need, likely around 16 weeks.
• Work 40 hours a week
• Able to commute to the Greater Cincinnati area or willing to relocate at your own expense
• Minimum work duration of 12 weeks but no more than 24 weeks in a 12-month period

Job Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Working towards an Associate's degree
• The capacity to set priorities and work independently
• Strong level of attention to detail
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Clear written and verbal skills to document experiments in a lab notebook and discuss observations
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to learn on the job in a dynamic environment
• Experience in a biology, chemistry, or social science lab

Just So You Know

At P&G, Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment with a predicted ending point. No full-time employment commitments are made. Depending on satisfactory completion of criteria, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. Relocation is not offered for this position. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals during the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies and includes salary, potential bonuses, and benefits. Total rewards depend on location, role, credentials, skill set, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about total rewards and salary ranges during the hiring process.

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Details

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Location:

Mason, OH

Job Number: R

Job Function:
Research, Science, and Engineering

Industries:
Manufacturing