R&D Associate - Analytical, VMS

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 R&D, 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 R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

This position involves decision making in the areas of chemistry, analysis, laboratory capabilities, methodology, equipment maintenance, data quality, and workflow.  Duties include method development and validation, implementation and troubleshooting of existing methods, and supporting the development and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures. 

Your responsibilities

• Develops and validates new analytical methods.
• Works cross functionally with a variety of teams and stakeholders, supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Evaluates test results for suitability and designates acceptability.
• Performs analyses and/or routine data review as needed.
• Support the preparation of relevant internal documentation and ensure all are approved prior to full production start-up.
• Prepares technical reports throughout the product development process.
• Assists in the management of daily laboratory activities as needed.
• Assist in the troubleshooting and improvement of existing methods and procedures and instrument hardware and software problems.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in chemistry or related field with 4+ years relevant experience and/or measurable business and technical accomplishments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environment on varied projects.
• Understanding of analytical instrumentation and how it operates and general laboratory equipment/procedures.  Experience with HPLC, GC, UV/VIS and other techniques strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the separation mechanisms, uses of chromatography and interpretation.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a bias for action.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient software such as MS word, excel

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.

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 $76,000.00  -  $114,000.00

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.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.