About this role
Reckitt is home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose, fighting to make access to quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right.
In Research and Development, highly skilled Scientists, Engineers, and professionals work across nine Centres of Excellence. We seek new opportunities using science, entrepreneurial flair, and fearless innovation to develop our portfolio without compromising quality or performance. We act with responsibility, integrity, and global regulatory compliance to ensure product safety.
As an R&D Assistant Polymer Scientist, thrive in a fast-paced environment with expert scientists focused on product safety and efficacy. Provide meticulous attention to detail in supporting technical dossier management and analytical lab compliance. Manage projects large and small with diligence alongside formulation and chemistry tasks.
Join teams offering exposure to different R&D disciplines, environments, and functions. Access the Research and Development Academy to grow professionally. Work with inclusion at heart, supported by global Employee Resource Groups at every career step.
Requirements
- Capability to manage projects large and small with diligence
- Strong communication skills for advice and best practice guidance
- Aptitude for innovative thinking and entrepreneurial attitude in science
- Experience working under pressure prioritising quality on deadlines
- R&D and Product Lifecycle Management knowledge
- Analytical skills with focus on formulation, science, and chemistry
- Commercial awareness, collaboration, and partnership building
- Ability to challenge status quo and propose improvements
Responsibilities
- Support technical dossier management for polymer-related products
- Ensure analytical lab compliance and product safety
- Manage R&D projects large and small with diligence and efficiency
- Provide advice and best practice guidance through strong communication
- Apply innovative thinking and entrepreneurial attitude in scientific realms
- Work under pressure while prioritising quality and meeting deadlines
- Contribute to product lifecycle management and formulation development
- Collaborate on chemistry-based enhancements to existing portfolio
Benefits
- Inclusion supported by four global Employee Resource Groups
- Parental benefits and Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Life insurance for all employees globally
- Benefits in line with local market standards
- Global share plans to share in Reckitt's future successes
- Short-term incentives for eligible roles delivering outstanding results
- Pay for performance philosophy
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