Resource Development Associate Jobs in Peekskill, NY

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 R&D Associate will work with technical product development on key projects for the R&D team.
Your responsibilities
The R&D Associate will work with technical product development on key projects for the R&D team.

• Formulate and develop new products and technologies based on relevant consumer insights in support of brand initiatives.

• Lead key projects through the product development process as R&D representative.

• Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute project portfolio.

• Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development

• Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across team and organization

• Develop technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation.

• Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development as per the R&D Guiding Principles and Corporate Core Values.

The experience we're looking for

• BS/BA degree in a related science and 3-5 years' experience, or MS degree in a related science and minimum 3 years' experience.

• Experience and/or proven track record of successful delivery of technical projects in an FMCG company.

• Strong understanding of the product development process from concept ideation to launch.

• Proven Project Management skills including timeline management and coordination of key stakeholders.

• Strong formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions. Wet wipes formulation experience - desired.

• Understanding of testing, registration implication for EPA regulated products

• Understanding of Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Competitive Intelligence

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement.

• Results-oriented and self-motivating.

• Ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change.

• Excellent networking and communication skills.

• Proficient with common software, including MSOffice.

• Understanding of regulated products under regulatory bodies (EPA, FDA, BPR).

• Proactive mindset fitting with RB Core Values and able to exhibit entrepreneurial attributes.

The skills for success
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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 $91,000.00 - $137,000.00
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 NAtalentacquisition@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.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.