RB LLC
R&D Operations Assistant, Hygiene (Finance)
We are looking for a Research Assistant to work on Lysol Powerbrand and Regional Product extensions within Hygiene. The Assistant will also interface cross functionally with marketing, supply, and other R&D category staff.
POSITION DUTIES:
Assistant:
• Provide technical support for the Regional Operations Group for the North American business including:
o Direct and conduct routine evaluation of existing commercial products, including performance and stability testing and claim support.
o Ability to interpret results from lab tests.
o Conduct evaluation of first production samples for new product launches, including performance and stability testing.
o Conduct performance and stability testing on cost improvement projects and new supplier approvals.
o Provide support to Supply for production startups, quality improvements, and cost savings projects.
• Maintain appropriate level of communications with select Marketing and Supply personnel to accomplish objectives.
• Provide appropriate technical knowledge to work independently toward multiple project objectives within established timelines.
• Understands the product development process as it specifically pertains to R&D.
• Respond to consumer complaints and quality issues, competitors' challenges and legal inquiries concerning technical matters relating to products marketed within the region.
• Maintain good communications with Marketing, Supply, and Product Development functions to accomplish objectives. Maintain appropriate levels of communication with a variety of levels of RB management. Act as a technical resource to help educate local functions on technology and category product specifics.
• Maintain supplies inventory, laboratory equipment, and execute laboratory work according to required safety and quality standards, as defined in the company's SOP's. Document all work in laboratory notebooks.
• Read, understand, and apply SOP/GLP protocols with regards to data generation for Product Registration for submission to Regulatory and EPA.
• Participate in periodic quality audits.
• Ability to write reports documenting the various project activities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Assistant:
• BS degree in a related science and 0-2 years experience.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, including cross-functional Project Teams involving members from Marketing, Supply, Manufacturing as well as R&D.
• Organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Oral communication skills to effectively provide feedback to project teams or immediate supervisor.
• Written communication skills for accurate data entry and concise lab reports.
• Timely execution of multiple project objectives within established timelines.
• Self-motivated, seeking information from others to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to display a degree of flexibility regarding changing project priorities.
• Desire to learn, apply, and enhance skill set while seeking new opportunities.
• Perform other assignments as delegated by immediate Supervisor.
• With assistance of Supervisor, demonstrate ability to anticipate, plan, and realize significant projects involving multiple technical and scientific hurdles.
• Flexible to travel, up to 25% of time if required.
Equality
In Return RB offer very competitive salaries with excellent benefits and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organisation.
RB is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.