R&D Operations Lab Assistant - Fixed Term

at  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.

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A solid scientific foundation through a degree in a related field.
• An innate ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, coupled with the drive to succeed independently.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a proficiency in data analysis and technical issue resolution.
• Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions.
• Ability to interpret results from lab tests through statistical analysis of testing data.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills that will lend to project management.
• Confident communication and presentation skills. both written and spoken.

THE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Task Execution Under Pressure, Business Acumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, New Product Development, Existing Product Development, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Skills, Claims Testing.

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 an Operations Lab Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Reckitt, you are on the frontline of transforming ideas into reality. Your scientific talent will be crucial in developing new and existing products to meet and exceed our rigorous standards. Your work will contribute to the resilience and advancement of our ambitious portfolio, within an environment that values growth and learning.
Focusing on aerosols and polishes, you will deliver reliable technical support and laboratory work to assist and drive Aircare projects and initiatives from concept to market launch.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement formulation/device feasibility work, analysis, validation, stability testing, industrial trials and dossier preparation.
• Read, understand and apply SOP/ GLP protocols with regards to proper operation, standardisation & maintenance of lab equipment and accurate laboratory notebooks.
• Ensure development elements such as production of lab samples and samples for consumer testing, performance tests and claim support are carried out efficiently.
• Ensure that all activities conform to legislative, Health and Safety and Environmental requirements, including the adoption and tracking of laboratory best practices.
• Understand the Product Development Process and manage new and existing product developments with the support of the team.
• Drive the enhancement of R & D laboratory procedures and best practises, including documentation and reporting.
• Suggest and implement minor improvements to established techniques, systems, or processes to optimise performance and costs.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply and other functions to accomplish objectives.