Senior Scientist, Human Milk Research

Senior Scientist, Human Milk Research

City:
Evansville

We are Reckitt – the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. We protect, heal and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.

Human milk is a highly complex and dynamic biological system. Understanding its role in early‑life health is a critical scientific priority. We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Human Milk Preclinical Research team in Evansville, Indiana, to advance discovery science exploring how human milk shapes infant health outcomes. The first 1,000 days of life are crucial for neurocognitive, immune, and microbiome development, with lifelong implications.

This role requires deep expertise in milk biology and nutrition, proficiency in modern research tools, and a passion for hypothesis‑driven science. The successful candidate will design innovative studies, collaborate with leading academic and R&D partners, and translate scientific insights into real‑world nutritional solutions that impact global health across the lifespan.

• Lead rigorous research on human milk composition, function, and its impact on infant and lifelong health outcomes
• Design and execute innovative, hypothesis‑driven experiments using advanced analytical platforms and biological models
• Translate scientific discoveries into actionable product innovations across infant, child, and adult nutrition
• Establish thought leadership through publications, conferences, and engagement in scientific forums
• Build and maintain strategic collaborations with leading academic, clinical, and technology partners
• Serve as a key scientific partner across R&D and business teams, ensuring innovations are grounded in strong evidence
• Oversee global human milk biorepository operations, ensuring sample integrity, data quality, and ethical compliance
• Leverage cutting‑edge methods, including multi‑omics and AI‑driven analytics, to accelerate discovery and modernize research workflows

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, M.S. considered) in biology, nutrition, biochemistry, food science, or a related life science field
• 3+ years of research experience in human milk biology, lactation science, nutrition, or a closely related discipline
• Expertise in analytical techniques (e.g., omics) and/or experimental biological models (in vitro, in vivo, in silico)
• Hands‑on laboratory mindset with willingness to actively engage in bench research
• Demonstrated scientific impact through peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, or patents
• Experience managing and delivering successful research collaborations
• Proficiency with digital tools and AI‑enabled data analysis methods
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences, combined with curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on translating science into real‑world impact

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

Commercial Awareness, Collaborator, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Strategy, Objective Setting, Consumer Needs, Change Leadership, Task Execution Under Pressure, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, life insurance for all employees worldwide, and a range of local‑market benefits. We support our people with share‑plans, short‑term incentives, and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Additional benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and company‑recognized holidays;

a 401(k) plan; 16‑week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and more.

USD $99,000.00 – $

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience, training, education, relevant skills, and other factors permitted…