R&D Assistant

About the Position

We are Reckitt, a global team united by our purpose to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

In our Research and Development department, we are a team of highly skilled talents including Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals. We continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flair, and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

Research & Development Assistant

Location: Chachoengsao, Thailand

The R&D Assistant is an entry-level role supporting NPD, EPD, and capability projects of low complexity. The role involves working independently or as part of a team on selected project activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the overall project lead.

The role is responsible for carrying out hands-on product development activities across one or more platforms within the Durex R&D portfolio and actively contributing to the development of consumer-preferred products. While a significant proportion of the role is laboratory-based, it also involves planning, coordinating, and implementing functional or project-specific activities. The R&D Assistant will support technical problem-solving, provide recommendations, and implement agreed solutions to help ensure project milestones are achieved. The role requires both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in one or more relevant Durex technologies, such as formulation and/or process development, together with a good understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical aspects of the assigned projects are carried out as per the agreed timings and standards, with any issues or risks clearly highlighted to the line manager in a timely manner.
• Prepare lab samples for testing.
• Organize and complete product stability studies.
• Evaluate new raw materials.
• Coordinate raw material and supplier information.
• Ensure adequate supply of materials to keep in timelines for development activities.
• Manage the release of samples for consumer and clinical tests.
• Keep accurate records and communicate results.
• Assist in developing prototype formulations/products.
• Support pilot scale-up and attend industrial trial manufacturing.
• Assist in developing new concepts and claims to contribute to the respective pipeline.
• Contribute to team and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including Regulatory, Clinical, Medical, Packaging, and SSG.
• Prepare relevant product specifications and internal documentation and ensure approval prior to full production start-up.
• Compile and circulate technical reports throughout the product development process.
• Ensure all assigned development activities conform to legislative, health & safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure all individual work adheres to RB Global Quality Manuals and relevant legislative/regulatory requirements, including the medical device quality management system.

Requirements

• Relevant experience (0 to 2 years) within a product development role within the OTC or FMCG environment is an advantage. Specific knowledge and experience of underpinning Durex is advantageous.
• Technology is an advantage, as is medical device development experience.
• Pilot plant/Industrialization experience is an advantage.

Skills for Success

• A self-starter, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated, with solid planning.
• Openness to change and ability to think out of the box.
• Good motivational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and solve complex technical problems.
• Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A team player.

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 recognize, appreciate, and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay-for-performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognize 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; color, 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.

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