R&D Assistant

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.

About Shanghai Science and Innovation Centre

Our Shanghai Science & Innovation Centre—Reckitt’s largest R&D site in Asia, develops locally inspired health and hygiene innovations tailored for Chinese consumers, with potential to set new global standards.

 

Operating as an open platform, the Centre partners with local institutions to accelerate innovation and support China’s “Healthy China 2030” vision.

 

As one of nine global Reckitt innovation hubs, it connects top Chinese talent with our worldwide network, turning cutting-edge research into products that protect and nurture millions of households.

 

Join us in advancing our purpose of a cleaner, healthier world.

About the role

You will play an important role at Reckitt because working within the R&D team, you will support the development and optimization of polymer materials and dipping processes that enable innovative sexual wellness products. The vision of this role is to accelerate product innovation through high-quality laboratory execution, reliable experimental data, and a safe, efficient working environment.

As an R&D Assistant, you will support polymer synthesis, dipping process development, laboratory testing, and EHS/5S activities, playing a critical role in advancing product innovation through safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory operations.

Your responsibilities

Success in this role requires strong laboratory discipline, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting scientists in achieving development milestones efficiently and safely.

 

You will be responsible for

· Deliver high-quality laboratory work under the guidance of the laboratory manager.

· Carry out polymer synthesis experiments according to established formulations and experimental protocols.

· Execute laboratory-scale condom dipping trials in accordance with approved procedures and protocols.

· Conduct physical and performance testing of samples, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and documentation.

· Perform pre-treatment of raw materials and post-treatment of synthesized latex systems as required.

· Manage laboratory waste disposal in compliance with HSE standards and company regulations.

· Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas to ensure operational readiness and compliance with 5S standards.

· Contribute to laboratory HSE initiatives and promote a safe working environment through adherence to safety procedures and best practices.

· Support continuous improvement activities to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, and compliance.

The experience we're looking for

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.

· Candidates with academic or professional experience in a chemistry laboratory are preferred; experience in a synthetic chemistry laboratory is highly preferred.

· Strong hands-on laboratory skills, good communication skills, attention to detail, patience, and a willingness to work in a laboratory environment.

· Team-oriented, diligent, reliable, honest, and aligned with the company's values and culture.

· Law-abiding, with no criminal record or other adverse legal history.

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.

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.