About the role

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.

Your responsibilities

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.

The experience we're looking for
• 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
• GLP/GMP experience a plus.
• Knowledge of common software applications, including MSOffice and other related computer skills

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

The skills for success

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.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $71,000.00 - $107,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.