R&D Household Associate US; Montvale, NJ

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 Household Associate within Reckitt’s Essential Home division, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of household products that millions of consumers rely on every day. This role bridges science and consumer needs — combining technical expertise with creativity to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable solutions.

You’ll lead product development initiatives from concept to launch, working cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply, Regulatory, and other teams to bring ideas to life. Beyond project execution, you’ll play a key role in advancing Reckitt’s innovation pipeline, ensuring our brands remain competitive and relevant in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and driving tangible impact. You’ll not only contribute to breakthrough products but also help shape the processes and strategies that fuel long-term growth.

Your responsibilities

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

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

• Lead 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.

• Understand and communicate the impact of R&D activities to the regional business.

• Provide R&D Technical support for the North American business including:

• Direct the routine evaluation of existing commercial products, including performance and stability testing and claim support.

• Direct the evaluation of first production samples for new product launches, including performance and stability testing.

• Direct performance and stability testing on GM expansion projects and new supplier approvals.

• Provide support to Supply for production startups, quality improvements, and cost savings projects.

• Provide support for Claim Support on EPD’s and existing brands. Represent R&D on TV copy and demos.

• Respond to consumer complaints and quality issues, competitors’ challenges and legal inquiries concerning technical matters relating to products marketed within the region.

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute project portfolio.

• Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.

• Support team in the development of technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation. Must be self-starting and work independently.

• Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across team and organization.

• Develop technical…