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 2027. 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 in our Corporate Function R&D area. This 12-week PhD internship offers ownership of a high-impact challenge: extending the usable lifespan of advanced skin models. You will develop and validate a practical method of extending 3D skin model longevity through literature review, experimental design, hands-on work with ex vivo and in vitro skin models, and longitudinal assessment of skin health. With guidance from technical coaches, you will develop an improved model system the team can use to study chronic effects on skin. This role is ideal for an individual seeking experience in translational skin science, 3D tissue models, and method development.
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:
Review published approaches for extending the viability of ex vivo and in vitro skin models.
Design and conduct controlled studies beginning with current internal models.
Monitor various metrics of skin health and viability over time.
Analyze and interpret results to identify the most effective, reproducible, and practical method.
Develop and communicate a clear protocol and recommendations for broader team use.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education: Working towards a PhD in biology or biochemistry with a focus in skin biology and physiology.
Hands-on experience with general mammalian tissue culture and aseptic technique.
Ability to research and compile information to design controlled comparative experiments and define quantitative endpoints.
Strong scientific communication skills — able to synthesize literature, document protocols, and present recommendations to a technical audience.
Ability to independently scope and execute a primarily self-directed 12-week research project.
Available to work 5 days per week in person at the Mason Business and Innovation Center in Mason, Ohio spanning a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with 3D tissue culture systems (reconstructed epidermis, organotypic cultures, ex vivo skin tissue, or organoids).
Familiarity with skin anatomy and physiology, particularly the epidermal barrier and inflammatory signaling.
Experience with standard viability and cytotoxicity assays (MTT, LDH) and inflammatory readouts (ELISA or related biomarker detection assays).
Experience with skin barrier function measurements (TEWL, TEER) and/or histological assessment of tissue integrity.
Experience benchmarking or troubleshooting cell/tissue models for extended culture duration.
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