R&D Assistant, Germ Protection- Wipes

R&D Assistant, Germ Protection
- Wipes

City:
Montvale

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.

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.

As an R&D 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.

The R&D Assistant will apply technical knowledge working toward multiple project goals and objectives within established timelines.

• Prepare various formulations in the lab and conduct performance evaluations (e.g. cleaning, fragrancing, life span, foaming) on formula applications.
• Conduct chemical and physical evaluations (e.g. titrations, viscosity, pH, stability, compatibility, phase behavior, surface tension) on various formula applications.
• Maintain MSDS files, chemical inventory and effective operation of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments performed and generating reports on results achieved.
• Coordinate product testing with Microbiology, Information Services, Sensory and Analytical Groups, as needed.
• Order laboratory supplies and chemicals.

• High School diploma with at least 5 years of lab experience or Associates Degree in Science with 1-2 years related experience in Personal Care and/or Surface Care.
• Knowledge or experience of the Consumer Products market.
• Good organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Good networking and communication skills.
• Knowledge of common software applications, including MSOffice and other related computer skills.
• This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Collaborator, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical, Formulation, Science, Chemistry.

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