R&D Assistant, Germ Protection - Wipes

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

As an R & D Category Assistant at Reckitt, you will thrive in our fast-paced environment alongside a team of expert scientists dedicated to ensuring product safety and efficacy. Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in supporting technical dossier management and analytical lab compliance.

Your responsibilities

The R&D Assistant will work with technical product development on key projects for the R&D team.   

• Formulate and support development of new products and technologies based on relevant consumer insights in support of brand initiatives 

• Support key projects through the product development process as R&D representative 

• Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives 

• Conduct performance and analysis evaluations of products 

• Ability to perform basic laboratory techniques at the bench 

• Maintain supplies inventory and order items when needed 

• Read, understand and apply SOP / ISO / GLP protocols with regards to:  

• Data generation for Product Registration for submission to Global Regulatory Agencies  

• Proper operation, standardization & maintenance of lab equipment 

• Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks 

Following Safety and Good Housekeeping requirements

The experience we're looking for

• BS/BA degree in a related science and 0-2 years’ relevant experience in Personal Care and/or Surface Care 

• Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions 

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement, including cross-functional Project Teams involving members from Marketing, Supply, Manufacturing as well as R&D 

• Proactive mindset fitting with RB Core Values and able to exhibit entrepreneurial attributes 

• Strong oral communication skills to effectively provide feedback to project teams or immediate supervisor 

• Strong written communication skills for accurate data entry and concise lab reports  

• Results-oriented and self-motivating, seeking information from others to accomplish objectives 

• Ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change 

• Timely execution of multiple project objectives within established timelines 

• Desire to learn, apply, and enhance skill set while seeking new opportunities  

• Excellent networking and communication skills 

• Proficient with common software applications, including MSOffice 

 

  

 

The skills for success

R&D, Product Lifecycle