R&D PDM Assistant

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.

The team

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.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as an R&D PDM Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an analytical testing laboratory or a manufacturing facility. This individual will be integral in the start-up and technology transfer for our R&D laboratory, supporting the launch of a new GMP manufacturing production site for Over-the-Counter (OTC) products and Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), based in Wilson, North Carolina. 

Your responsibilities

The R&D PDM Assistant is responsible for:

• Supporting technology transfer of processes and equipment to the Wilson site from other Reckitt sites.
• Supporting trials for novel technologies involved in the OTC and VMS manufacturing processes.
• Supporting analytical method transfer activities, including protocol execution and laboratory notebook second scientist review (SSR), for raw material, intermediate and finished product test methods
• Assist in method validation and USP verification studies in accordance with ICH and USP guidelines
• Conduct USP compendial testing (e.g., assay, dissolution, content uniformity, identification, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records in compliance with GMP and GLP standards
• Prepare and review technical documentation including equipment qualification protocols and reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs) etc.
• Support installation, qualification and maintenance activities of analytical laboratory equipment and utilities
• Support lab start-up activities, including establishment of foundational SOP’s, equipment/personnel flow assessments and Lab 5S
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards when conducting all laboratory activities

The experience we're looking for

• • Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry)
  • 1-2 years of related analytical experience in a regulated or technical industry (e.g. pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, healthcare)
  • Must be familiar with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)  
  • Possess knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and their application in laboratory settings
  • Experience with analytical method transfer and validation is strongly preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  Strongly Preferred:

  • Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments and analytical testing techniques (e.g. ICP/MS, HPLC, UPLC, GC)
  • Experience with raw material testing (e.g. NIR, FTIR, Karl Fischer, general wet chemistry testing)
  • Experience with LIMS, Empower CDS
  • Knowledge of Lab 5S principles

The skills for success

• Great communication skills with confidence to interact with multifunctional groups.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and can quickly learn and adapt to keep up with the fast pace of the role.
• Contributes to a culture of safety and quality by consistently following procedures, identifying risks, and promoting best practices. 
• Can be counted on to consistently deliver performance targets.
• An engaged and high performing individual.
• Healthy, working relationship between team members and cross-functional partner.

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 $71,000.00 -  $107,000.00

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, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact View email address on careers.reckitt.com. 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.