R&D Associate, Germ Protection - Aerosols

Reckitt•Montvale, NJ

11d•$91,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality. The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

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.
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.
Understanding of regulated products under regulatory bodies (EPA, FDA, BPR).
Proactive mindset fitting with Reckitt Core Values and able to exhibit entrepreneurial attributes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerosol formulation and packaging testing/validation preferred.

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 R&D representative.
Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute project portfolio.
Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.
Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across 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 as per the R&D Guiding Principles and Corporate Core Values.