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Senior R&D Associate/Scientist

Evansville, IN

Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package
 

You’ll succeed because… 

…you’re a creative and tenacious problem solver. You’ve worked in laboratories before so you’re familiar with the methods and techniques used. Degree qualified in a scientific discipline, you’re also able to communicate effectively with colleagues from different fields. Independently minded, you’ve a healthy curiosity and will actively seek out additional information when you need it.

You’ll love it because… 

…you’ll get to make an impact like never before. You’ll be responsible for your own projects - we can’t wait to listen to your ideas. The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day. 

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide Strategic direction to the team in order to:
•    Provide leadership, development & line management to your team.
•    Deliver technical projects, ensuring that activities are executed to the standards required for the relevant product classification.
•    Ensure all required formulation, feasibility work, analysis, validation, stability testing, industrial trials and dossier preparation are performed on time and to the required quality and regulatory standards and in line with the Reckitt processes. Ensure all documentation is fit for purpose and audit ready.
•    Generate and approve data which supports product changes to a standard required by Reckitt and to meet regulatory authority standards
•    Support the wider Health team with respect to required activities that support operations in shared laboratories
•    Develop team knowledge and expertise to provide support for a given product portfolio
•    Support the manager in measuring and reporting team KPIs to senior management
•    Support laboratory leadership to maintain working standards
•    Oversee and maintain team compliance with Reckitt working practices e.g. change management

QUALIFICATIONS 

•   Educated to at least Degree level (Food/Nutritional Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant science)

EXPERIENCE 

•    Minimum 4-6 years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery
•    Line management and people development of a team
•    Understanding of nutritional and food science or similar
•    Experience of working closely with the supply organization
•    An excellent technical problem solver
•    Experience of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data using analytical and statistical skills
•    Experience of creating data-driven solutions to address challenges and business needs
•    Experience of presenting data and predictions using various tools and methods
•    Proven track record in active collaboration with R&D and non-R&D functions
•    Experience with resource planning and prioritization
•    Ability to deliver through others
•    Track record of generating technical documentation and reports to support product registration