Environmental Scientist

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Are you passionate about Innovation and making a difference?

Do you want to make an impact on products and services that affect consumers around the world?

Our Research and Development Innovation Centre in Brussels is the largest R&D center in Europe. With leading brands such as Ariel, Lenor, Downy, Fairy and Mr. Proper/Flash, it works continuously on the development and improvement of our products worldwide.

We are now looking for a Ph.D. level environmental scientist to work in the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (ESS) as part of our Global Product Stewardship (GPS) organization located at Procter & Gamble’s research and business centers Brussels Innovation Center in Belgium. ESS is a functional organization responsible for broadly supporting the environmental safety and sustainability programs for the Company. You will join a team of environmental scientists focused on leading and supporting the environmental safety and sustainability of consumer and personal care products that leverage laboratory, field, and modeling capabilities.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO P&G’S SUCCESS:

• Building and maintaining technical capability in key environmental expertise areas such as environmental risk assessment, fate and effects assessment, lifecycle assessment, climate program, sustainable and responsible sourcing;

• Guiding and supporting P&G business categories, new technologies and innovation initiatives;

• Leveraging expertise to facilitate external activities that build and protect corporate reputation and enable responsible growth and innovation.

Job Qualifications

YOU ARE THE RIGHT FIT IF YOU ARE/HAVE:

• a PhD in environmental toxicology, chemistry or engineering or closely related disciplines (with or without post-doctoral experience) with in-depth knowledge in the assessment of environmental fate and effects of chemicals in the environment, and preferably knowledge on environmental sustainability and lifecycle analysis.

• experience in independent research, risk assessment, report writing and/or publication of research.

• working knowledge in allied fields such as environmental toxicology, fate and exposure, modeling, microbiology and analytical chemistry is beneficial.

• leadership experience in leveraging environmental science expertise for complex environmental risk assessment of chemicals in an industrial, government, and/or academic setting.

• strong communication and partnership skills to enable seamless collaboration with customers and stakeholders inside and outside the Company.

• particular interest in candidates with chemical and biological laboratory experience with particular focus on evaluating the ecotoxicology and/or fate of chemicals in the environment.

YOUR ADVANTAGES:

• A fixed contract, with an attractive compensation package;

• Competitive pay, including monthly salary, 13th month at the end of the year as well as an annual variable bonus.

• A flexible benefits plan to customize to your personal needs and kilometer allowance/public transport reduction;  

• Hospitalization plan after 6 months of employment, pension plan, life insurance plan, long term illness insurance and stock purchase plan;

• Access to Benefits at work platform: A large benefits platform with employee discounts on renowned shops and online commercial platforms as well as on leisure activities and well-known amusement parks;

• Working in an international and inclusive environment, with diverse and supporting colleagues. 

• Continuous self-development via coaching, trainings and a general Growth Mindset working environment; 

• A vibrant and modern working environment, supporting employees’ wellbeing: 

​· Subsidized company restaurant; 

· On-site vibrant Café for breaks and less formal meetings; 

· On-site fitness room and possibility to join regular group sport activities; 

· Flexibility in terms of working hours and remote working for a good balance between personal needs and the job to be done.

· Employee Assistance Program: free professional counseling services, work-life resources, and mental health support.

• Supporting employees’ commute: plenty of parking facilities for both cars and bikes, shower facilities, shuttle between Heizel metro and the office, carpooling community.

ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE? DEEP DIVE INTO P&G AND CHECK THE BELOW INSIGHTFUL LINKS:

• Our hiring process consists of three main steps: 1) application, 2) online assessments and 3) interviews. Click here to get all the tips to be fully prepared.

• P&G is driven to make life better, not just within the company, but across the globe. Click here to check out how we make a meaningful impact on the world.

• We are the world’s largest consumer goods company. Click here to discover about our iconic brands.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

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