Analytical Chemist Associate Researcher

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a leading global consumer goods company whose winning brands such as Gillette, Pampers and Oral-B are built around the model of innovation. Our Newcastle Innovation Centre focuses on developing Products for Fabric Care and Home Care on brands such as Ariel, Fairy and Bold.

Are you passionate about the science behind products you use every day? Do you want to work with world-class brands in the largest Consumer Goods company in the world? Then this opportunity is for you!

We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join us, an entry level role for individuals who are inspired by hands-on experimentation and basic science such as procedural laboratory work.

In this role you will onboard into P&G systems and perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day applied research. You will spend a large percentage of time in the laboratory, developing foundational understanding via execution of laboratory skills (pipetting, weighing, dilution), well defined tasks (standard preparation, mobile phase preparation, etc.) and sample analysis via standard methods with input from supervisor.

You will master the operation of lab equipment required for the execution of standard methods (titrations, GC, etc.), and has attention to detail on the analysis and results, recognising problems or unusual results and identifying better ways to execute tasks to help drive productivity.

Responsibility from Day 1: you will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning by getting hands on in the lab and given specific projects and responsibilities to lead.

Continuous Coaching: you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. At P&G you are not only hired for a job, but for a career. Your personal development is paramount, and your development plan is put together in collaboration with your manager, in order to help you achieve your career goals in the short, medium and long term.

Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment: employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: P&G takes 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; Flexible Working Arrangements and much more – see more information here: https://www.pgcareers.com/benefits

Education: Undergraduate Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology + Maths) ideally from a Chemistry, Biochemistry or related background.

Technical curiosity, creativity, innovation and initiative with previous lab work experience being a plus.

Communication: you will need to communicate and collaborate effectively with business fluent proficiency in English and personal leadership skills

Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.

We’re consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading graduate employers listed in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers; The Best Places to Work – Glassdoor; Guardian UK 300; Job Crowd – Best Places for Graduates to Work and Universum’s Most Attractive Employers.

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