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.

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience and knowledge of HPLC
• Experience of working within an analytical environment/laboratory
• Demonstrable skills in working within a multi-level team environment.
• Competency in project management and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team of people.
• Experience of GMP/ISO9001 in FMCG/Healthcare/chemical environment
• Adherence to COSHH/Health and Safety at Work act, directly and indirectly through team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for leading, inspiring, and collaborating with a team.
• A results-focused approach, ready to evaluate and embrace calculated risks for innovation.
• Flexibility and accountability with a knack for challenging the status quo and driving improvements.

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.

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Category Associate, your expertise will crucially support the growth and stability of our product portfolio. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of a vibrant cross-functional team, driving innovation and ensuring excellence in everything we develop. From healthcare products to consumer goods, your work will influence the well-being of people around the globe. Make a significant mark in a company where your growth is our priority.
Accountable and responsible for the day to day execution of analytical and support related tasks relating to the Local Heroes category team workload or Analytical laboratory, as defined by the Local Heroes team Associate (D Grade), Senior Associate or Analytical Laboratory Manager/Deputy. You will be working with brands such as Naldecon, Delsym, Mucinex & Strepsils across various teams Globally which will include the EU, Latam and the US.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project and non-project activities to ensure the continued success of the Reckitt product portfolio.
• Manage the preparation of technical documentation for regulatory submissions in healthcare categories.
• Ensure timely and standard-compliant execution of project milestones.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Support the wider R & D Operations department with audit preparations and maintenance activities.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance compliance and efficiency within the team.
• To ensure that relevant data is checked, approved, recorded and available for inspection in accordance with Good Manufacturing & Good Laboratory Practices.
• To understand and follow all necessary Health & Safety systems and ensure that all work is consistent with safe working practices, including reports.
• To ensure individual activities are synchronised with those of the wider team and analytical laboratory.
• To communicate issues effectively and appropriately to ensure timely resolution with all relevant parties whilst maintaining the positive image of Reckitt and the Local Heroes team.
• Ensuring audit readiness is maintained. Ability to construct/interpret statistical data sets, i.e. for shelf life prediction, Design of experiments.
• Manage 3rd parties’ analytical activities with preferred suppliers/project managers.