Analytical Associate Researcher

Job Location

Reading

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global leader in consumer goods, renowned for our iconic brands such as Gillette, Fairy, and Oral-B. We are committed to making a positive impact in the world by upholding our core values and principles. Joining P&G means engaging in meaningful work that truly enhances the lives of others.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Analytical & Measurement Science Associate Researcher to join our dynamic Research & Development team at the Reading Innovation Centre. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled group of professionals, contributing to innovative solutions that drive product excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executional Excellence: Deliver high-quality R&D procedural work and experimentation, utilizing your expertise to enhance the foundational understanding of our team.
• Technical Planning & Execution: Collaborate with team members to plan and execute a diverse array of technical tests and sample analyses. Summarise findings independently and monitor for unanticipated results or unexpected observations to uncover insights.
• Experimentation & Data Management: Execute lab experiments and test procedures, producing reliable and reproducible results that meet daily project demands. Work closely with your technical coach and team experts throughout this process.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to site and laboratory Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, ensuring a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Collaboration: Partner with R&D functions and the broader technical community to support product development through the generation of high-quality analytical data.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Work from Day 1: Working in international and multi-functional teams with a large portfolio of personal development opportunities and career perspectives.
• Dynamic Work Environment: employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. In addition to this you’ll receive an annual bonus based on business results.
• Benefits: on top of your great salary, you can enjoy lots of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
  
  

Job Qualifications

What We Look For:

• Experience/Background: Background in a scientific field with practical analytical experience in a laboratory setting, ideally with broader industry exposure.
• Passion for Science: A genuine enthusiasm for hands-on experimentation, paired with a growth mindset and a proactive “can do” attitude.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to generate and report high-quality, business-relevant data.
• Organisational Skills: Well-organised with effective time management abilities, capable of meeting strict deadlines across multiple projects.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to engage effectively with a diverse team of colleagues from various backgrounds and levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant software tools.
  
  

Right to Work:

For this role, P&G are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000118843

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)