Product Development Associate

S. C. Johnson & Son; Denby CP; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid 4+1 work model

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional is seeking a Product Development Associate to contribute to the development and delivery of new product lines, and to enhance existing products.

You will work as part of a project team to provide objective, quality data to support decision making during the development of skin, surface, and floor cleaning products.

Qualifications

• Able to perform measurements accurately and follow a written protocol.
• Previous laboratory experience (desirable)
• A level qualification

Responsibilities

• Plan product claims and validation requirements
• Perform product testing to validate new products
• Analyse data and clearly articulate test conclusions to stakeholders

Skills

Measurement accuracy

Laboratory experience

Time management

Accountability

Education

A level qualification

Job description

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

External Title: Product Development Associate

Location: Denby, Derbyshire

Function: Global R&D

Internal Job Title: Associate, Claims & Product Experience

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary


• 4+1 hybrid working model*


• Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)


• Life assurance (4× your salary)


• Free access to a healthcare platform offering nutritional advice, wellbeing support, and more


• Enhanced parental leave policy


• Free optical & hearing test vouchers


• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays


• Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks


• Access to employee assistance programmes


• Complimentary fresh fruit & hot drinks


• Subsidised on-site canteen


• Discounted products at our staff shop


• Free parking


• EV charging points at our Denby site (powered by our own renewable electricity!)


• Cycle-to-work scheme plus bicycle storage area


• \"Save a Space\" £200 monthly prize draw (earn a ticket every day you car share or don't use a parking space!)


• And so much more!

Are you someone with a scientific background or with experience working in a laboratory? Open to candidates with or without prior experience

About the Role:

Join our team as a Product Development Associate. You'll play a key role in contributing to the development and delivery of new product lines, as well as enhancing existing products.

In this role, you will work as part of a project team to provide objective, quality data to support decision making during the development of skin, surface, and floor cleaning products.

Responsibilities:

• Plan product claims and validation requirements


• Perform product testing to validate new products


• Analyse data and clearly articulate test conclusions to stakeholders

Experience you'll bring:

• Able to perform measurements accurately and follow a written protocol


• Previous laboratory experience (desirable)


• A level qualification

Behaviors you'll need:

• An attitude of accountability and responsibility


• Able to follow tasks through to completion


• Strong time management and organisational skills

Please Note:

• This role is based in the UK, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


• We do not provide domestic or international relocation for this role


• You will be required to work from the office 5 days a week during the 90 days. After this, the arrangement will transition to 4 days in the office and one day working from home each week.*

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Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability - that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.