R&D- Package Development- Research Specialist, Habitat Care

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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.

The Opportunity: 

The Habitat Care team is seeking an R&D Packaging Research Specialist to join P&G Ventures, now part of the Habitat Care business. This role will develop packaging solutions for Habitat Care brands and support the design, development, testing, and implementation of innovative packaging for new products and packaging-led changes. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, the specialist will ensure solutions meet consumer needs, accelerate speed to market, achieve cost targets, and align sustainability and cost-effectiveness goals. Key responsibilities include developing, executing, and validating packaging tests, as well as designing and optimizing rigid containers, cartons, and device-based packaging.

About Habitat Care: 

Habitat Care is a rapidly growing innovation business focused on creating breakthrough products and experiences that improve everyday life. Combining entrepreneurial agility with world-class research and development capabilities, Habitat Care is building the next generation of consumer solutions through science, technology, and consumer-focused innovation. 

Our teams work across product, packaging, design, manufacturing, and consumer research to bring new ideas from concept to reality. 

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Packaging Research Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative packaging solutions that meet the needs of our consumers and align with our brand values. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute packaging projects from concept to completion.

• Execute work plans with close attention to quality, timing, safety, and documentation. 

• Prepare prototypes, samples, study materials, and technical inputs for experiments, consumer research, and project decisions. 

• Record observations, organize data, and communicate findings clearly and promptly to project teams. 

• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners to maintain progress against tight timelines. 

• Build expertise in Habitat Care tools, testing methods, and commercial-readiness processes. 

• Develop and qualify packaging options that support product protection, consumer use, manufacturing readiness, and business goals. 

• Work with suppliers, plants, Quality, and R&D partners to address packaging risks and document qualification progress. 

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understands Packaging fundamentals, Test methods, Specification systems, and, preferably, ArtiosCAD.
• Displays project ownership and has the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Has researcher-focused tool capabilities, specification proficiency, and project management skills.
• Has exposure to multiple brands, experience with research-tool gap assessments.
• Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through reliably.
• Learns quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and maintains organized documentation.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Key experience areas include package development, material testing, supplier and plant collaboration, package qualification, consumer-use considerations, documentation, and commercialization support.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or higher. Highly preferred is an associate’s degree in Packaging Science, Chemistry, Biology, or another related technical discipline.  Candidates with 4-year degrees in non-engineering disciplines are welcome to apply.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, processes, and equipment
• Able to work 3-5 days per week in person at our Mason business center location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas are all nice to have: E-Commerce Packaging, ENOVIA V5 VPLM, Nexus, Packaging, Packaging Systems, Packaging Technologies, Supply Chain, Packaging Test methods, Packaging Work Processes, Technical Learning plan creation and execution, Computer Aided Design Software: ArtiosCAD, TOPS 

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.

We are 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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Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. 

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