Analytical Associate

Reckitt; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health and nutrition leader is seeking an Analytical Associate in Hull, England. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing analytical tasks to support the Nurofen category team. Key responsibilities include adhering to GMP standards, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and supporting quality systems. A degree and relevant laboratory experience are required. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on personal development and teamwork.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification and/or relevant skills and experience.
• Demonstrable skills relevant to category project activities.
• Experience of working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and organise own workload to meet project requirements.
• Accurately record data in compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
• Deliver activities in line with cGMP and support quality systems.

Skills

R&D

Analytical

Chemistry

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution

Job description

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

Job title: Analytical Associate

Location: Hull

Competitive Salary & Benefits, 25 days annual leave, bonus, Private Healthcare

Closing Date: 21st January 2025

Accountable and responsible for the day‑to‑day execution of analytical and support related tasks relating to the Nurofen category team workload or Analytical laboratory, as defined by the Nurofen / Pain team Associate/Senior Associate or Analytical Laboratory Manager/Deputy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that they deliver their output effectively and efficiently in compliance with current Good Laboratory practice thereby providing continuous support to project requirements within the Reckitt business. The successful candidate is able to demonstrate clear and timely progress towards being able to effectively & efficiently perform routine day to day tasks under minimal supervision and understands their accountability for the quality of work delivered. The successful candidate will demonstrate that they meet or exceed the criteria for the role as defined & documented.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and organise own workload to meet project and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop, implement, and track personal development plans.
• Accurately record data in compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and ensure safe practices.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and maintain audit readiness.
• Deliver activities in line with cGMP and support continuous improvement of quality systems.
• Apply and maintain cGMP processes as delegated by management.
• Identify and escalation improvement opportunities within the section.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits as required.
• Align individual tasks with wider Pain team and laboratory objectives.
• Achieve assigned KPIs and escalation equipment/system issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively to resolve issues while maintaining a positive team image.
• Analyse and interpret statistical data (e.g., shelf-life prediction, DOE).
• Manage third-party analytical activities with suppliers and project managers.

Experience we're looking for

• Degree level qualification and / or relevant and appropriate demonstrable skills & experience.
• Excellent delivery of core skills.
• Demonstrable or transferable skills relevant to the delivery of category project activities.
• Demonstrable skills in working within a multi-level team environment.
• Previous working laboratory experience such as HPLC, Dissolution and other wet chemistry techniques are desirable.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team of people.
• Experience of GMP/ISO9001 in FMCG/Healthcare/chemical environment.
• Adherence to COSHH/Health and Safety at Work act, directly and indirectly through team.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• High level of accuracy in working practices with close attention to detail.
• The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous.
• Proactive attitude with ability to take measured risks, dependant on circumstance.
• In line with Reckitt core values, the candidate will be achievement focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.

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.