R&D PhD Summer Intern – Synthetic Biology

Job Location

MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

Job Description

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!

The Opportunity:

P&G has an opportunity for a PhD intern to work on our corporate function R&D team to develop and implement a suite of molecular biology techniques aimed at the production of biomaterials.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and grow professionally and possess excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. This role is perfect for those with passion for innovation and problem-solving, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a real impact as part of a collaborative team!

Key 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.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000139630

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$60.57 - $60.57 / hour