R&D Associate, Germ Protection - Aerosols

About the role

We are Reckitt, 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. In Research and Development, we bring together highly skilled Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals to create innovative solutions. With nine Centres of Excellence, we use science, entrepreneurial spirit, and fearless innovation to develop and enhance our portfolio while maintaining the highest quality and performance standards.

The size of our organization offers opportunities to learn and work across different R&D functions, gaining exposure to various disciplines, teams, and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to support your growth within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new products and technologies based on relevant consumer insights in support of brand initiatives.
• Lead key projects through the product development process as the R&D representative.
• Work cross-functionally and serve as the R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize, and execute the project portfolio.
• Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.
• Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across the team and organization.
• Develop technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation.
• Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development aligned with R&D Guiding Principles and Corporate Core Values.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a relevant scientific field with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience in Personal Care and/or Surface Care.
• Proven success delivering technical projects within an FMCG environment.
• Experience with aerosol formulation and packaging testing/validation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the product development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including timeline management and stakeholder coordination.
• Solid formulation expertise and understanding of chemical interactions.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property, licensing, and competitive intelligence.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to drive collaboration and results.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for products governed by agencies such as the EPA, FDA, and BPR.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with Reckitt’s values and culture.

Benefits

• Inclusion at the heart of everything we do, supported by four global Employee Resource Groups.
• Wellbeing support through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
• A range of other benefits in line with the local market.
• Global share plans offering the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
• Short-term incentives for eligible roles to recognize and reward outstanding results.

Pay

US salary ranges: USD $91,000.00 - $137,000.00, rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay-for-performance philosophy.