Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a leading global consumer goods company whose winning brands like Gillette, Oral-B and Pampers are built around the model of innovation. We hold true to our purpose, values and principles as we seek to make a difference in the world around us. Whatever your role, you will engage in meaningful work that will touch the lives of others and have a real impact.
In this role you will work as part of a highly collaborative microbiology team within our Research & Development function at Reading Innovation Centre. You’ll be working microbiology innovation and formulation development across a diverse range of P&Gs diverse Personal Health Care business portfolio within EiMEA or AMA market regions.
Partner with R&D functions across broader technical community to support product development via generation of microbiological data
Execute microbial testing, data interpretation and input into microbial risk assessments
Execute probiotics testing
Support development of new microbiology-based technologies and capabilities.
Support advancement of microbial methods, models and work processes.
Meaningful and exciting work from Day 1 in international and multi-functional teams with a large portfolio of personal development opportunities and career perspectives
Dynamic and respectful work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work-life balance.
Competitive Benefits: P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme to find more information about our benefits package take a look here: www.pgcareers.com/benefits
Qualifications
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A passion for laboratory testing with either a degree in Microbiology or Life Science, or equivalent qualifications/practical experience.
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Strong aptitude for good science; able generate and report high quality business relevant data.
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Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; a proactive thinker who can anticipate future issues and propose and deliver pragmatic solutions.
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Well organised with good time management skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines across multiple projects.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an aptitude for high quality technical writing. Proficiency in English.
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Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills – must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of people from different functions, of different nationalities and at different levels within the company.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company; P&G ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request an accommodation by clicking ‘application help’ at the top right-hand corner of the career website.