R&D Assistant

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering product development activities across one or more platforms within the Durex R&D portfolio. It includes leading fast‑track projects or managing specific workstreams within larger technical projects, depending on what each project requires. A key part of the role is contributing to the creation of consumer‑preferred products—from the initial design and IDB stages, all the way through to full-scale manufacturing and product launch. To succeed in this position, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team are essential. The role also demands solid technical knowledge and strong problem‑solving capabilities, along with the confidence to take ownership of critical aspects of assigned projects. In some cases, the position may include line management responsibilities for one or more R&D Assistants. This role requires both theoretical and practical expertise in one or more of Durex’s core technologies—such as formulation and/or process development—as well as a good understanding of the relevant regulations and legislation that apply to the products.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver technical product development tasks on time and highlight risks or issues early to the line manager.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to meet all technical milestones.
• Coordinate factory line trials and oversee R&D testing and validation before launch.
• Ensure all product specifications and documentation are complete and approved before production.
• Apply consumer insights from different regions to guide product design and improvements.
• Balance formulation, performance robustness, and cost targets effectively.
• Develop reliable testing methods to support strong, consumer‑relevant claims.
• Ensure IP requirements are considered throughout the development process.
• Prepare and share technical reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, health & safety, and environmental standards.

The experience we're looking for

• 1–3 years of experience in product development, preferably in FMCG or chemical manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of formulation or process development.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

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.