R&D Lab Operations Leader – Consumer Product Testing at Procter & Gamble

Job Location

Boston

Job Description

Research & Development at Procter & Gamble is where business, innovation and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for P&G.  Since P&G’s founding in 1837, innovation has been our lifeblood. From the world’s first fluoride toothpaste, to the world’s first heated razor, Research & Development is how we’re able to improve more lives in more meaningful ways—now and for generations to come.  Our R&D professionals are diverse business leaders who apply technical mastery to deliver game-changing product innovations for our 65 iconic, trusted brands.

From Day 1, you’ll be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use your initiative, and build billion-dollar brands that help make everyday activities easier and make the world a better place! Our company offers purposeful work that will take your career places you never envisioned, in creative workspaces where innovation thrives and where your technical expertise is recognized and rewarded.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lab Operations Leader to join our Grooming team.  For more than 120 years, P&G Grooming has been committed to helping individuals look, feel, and be their best.  The Grooming R&D Organization is seeking an applicant with strong leadership skills to guide sensory panelists to technically evaluate products to help deliver this mission.  The role requires a confident and agile individual who ideally has at least 1 year of lab supervisory experience.  As a function, Sensory provides technical data to enable decisions for formula optimization, product development, quality, and claims support.

This role will lead Sensory Lab operations & partner with lab staff & Scientists planning product evaluation tests. The Grooming Panel Leader must be learning/teaching oriented, technically curious, and innovative to ensure we stay on the forefront for Grooming! 

Position Responsibilities

• Lead contractors and panelists through methods training and execution
• Partner closely with sensory scientist and R&D teams, establish trust, and have open dialogues to ensure optimal solutions are offered and business needs are met.
• Interface across multiple groups to ensure studies are completed with excellence and result in actionable data generation. 
• Work with urgency to deliver against desired timelines requiring efficiency and focused attention, balancing discipline and flexibility with changing business needs as required.
• Share results and status updates to manager and project teams, test details to panelists, and priority and work processes with contractor agency staff. 
• Assist with troubleshooting with contractors, business partners, and technical issues.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is passionate about experimenting with new ideas that lead to method development and/or meaningful insights and observations.
• Is detail-oriented and analytical in nature, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to multitask and prioritize, work on multiple projects and manages time and teams effectively.
• Can effectively communicate both orally, and in writing, across different audiences. 

Job Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and interpret work process documents such as SOPs, test method instructions, and other work process content.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and quality data delivery.
• Proficiency within MS Office Suite – Outlook, Calendar, Excel
• This role requires applicant to be on site 5 days/week (5:30AM start time) to supervise and manage research panels.

Preferred:

• 1+ years of previous lab experience, including proven foundational knowledge of test design principles and research skills, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Previous experience working within digital laboratory information systems

Pay Range: $82,000 - $94,000

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of 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.

Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000114131

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $94,000.00 / year