Job Title
R&D Assistant, Chemistry and Measurement Sciences- Analytical
Company
Reckitt Benckiser
Job Description
We are 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.
​Research & Development​
In R&D, 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 R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
About the role
Reckitt Research and Development CMS (Montvale, NJ) is seeking a self-motivated analytical chemist to join our team in the role of Assistant in the Analytical lab. The successful candidate would work independently with supervision in the lab, supporting analytical measurement for Health & Hygiene global new product development, including the Lysol, Dettol, and Harpic brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a wide range of Analytical techniques, including chromatography (LC and GC), wet chemistry and spectroscopy to provide efficient and robust analysis of product samples.
- Contribute to the development of new products by conducting method verifications, method transfers and routine testing for stability studies.
- Manage multiple projects within established timelines and concisely communicate results to a variety of departments.
- Prepare scientific reports, technical documents, standard operating procedures, test methods and test protocols.
- Maintain instrumentation and equipment compliance.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related field with 0-2 years of relevant work experience in an R&D analytical laboratory setting.
- Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and its related technologies, such as LC, GC, FTIR, and wet chemistry techniques. Knowledge of mass spectrometry (MS) a plus.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Results-oriented and self-motivating, seeking information from others to accomplish objectives.
- Intellectual curiosity and proven problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in a cross-functional team environment while remaining flexible to changing project priorities.
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.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy.
US salary ranges
USD $65,000.00 – $97,000.00
US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.
Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact . Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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.
Expected Salary
Location
Montvale, NJ
Job Posting Date
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:18:29 GMT