Lab Research Scientist (all genders)- befristet 2 Jahre

City: Heidelberg

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 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

The Lab Research Scientist (Gel Development & Machine Partnership) supports the development and optimization of dishwashing detergent formulations through laboratory testing, stability studies, performance evaluations, and data analysis. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with documentation, technical data management, and collaboration on product and production trials. It is ideal for a laboratory professional with a strong technical background who enjoys working independently while contributing to a cross-functional R&D team.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and manufacture dishwashing detergent formulations according to established recipes and manufacturing instructions.

• Plan, conduct, document and evaluate stability studies following standarized test procedures.

• Prepare samples for anlytical testing, efficacy studies, and product performance evaluations.

• Conduct product performance testing and apply basic analyutical methods to assess product quality and effectiveness.

• Analyze experimental results and propose improvements for formulations, testing methods and product performance.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, manage raw material inventories, update technical documentation (TDS and PLM systems) and support production trials, including occasional business travel.

The experience we're looking for

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician or a similar qualification in a related scientific or laboratory field.

• Solid laboratory experience with strong practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and testing procedures.

• Ideally, experience with technologies, manufacturing processes, performance testing, and analytical methods relevant to the product category.

• Good communication skills both in German and English

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to accurately document and present results.

• Strong attention to details and a careful, methodical approach to work.

• Good planning and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated and proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Creativity, initiative and willingness to contribute new ideas.

• Class B driver's licnese preferred.

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.

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.

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