Senior R&D Associate, Microbiology

Reckitt
Gurugram
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Task execution","Accountability","Collaboration","Relationship management","Creative problem-solving"]

Develop microbiological claim substantiation support for Germ Protection R&D global projects by partnering with formulation scientists and external labs. Lead and mentor junior team members, maintain internal microbiology methods, and troubleshoot technical issues to keep projects on track. Conduct antimicrobial efficacy testing of prototype formulations, finished products, ingredients, and competitor products, analyze results, and produce technical reports while improving lab procedures and ensuring quality and compliance.

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Senior R&D Associate, Microbiology

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Job Summary

Develop microbiological claim substantiation support for Germ Protection R&D global projects by partnering with formulation scientists and external labs. Lead and mentor junior team members, maintain internal microbiology methods, and troubleshoot technical issues to keep projects on track. Conduct antimicrobial efficacy testing of prototype formulations, finished products, ingredients, and competitor products, analyze results, and produce technical reports while improving lab procedures and ensuring quality and compliance.
Location: Gurugram
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop technical strategies to support short- and long-term microbiological claims for Germ Protection R&D global projects.
  • •Coordinate with external laboratories and key opinion leaders to ensure relationship quality and high-quality work.
  • •Lead, inspire, and develop junior team members by setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and advising growth.
  • •Conduct antimicrobial efficacy testing for prototype formulations, finished products, ingredients, and competitor products; analyze results and prepare technical reports.
  • •Ensure compliance to quality standards and documented procedures, including safety, health, and environment responsibilities in the workplace.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Parental LeaveEmployee AssistanceLife InsuranceEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Experience with microbiological efficacy methodologies (e.g., EN, ASTM, ISO) to support antimicrobial claims for personal care and surface care products.
  • •Ability to liaise with legal and regulatory teams to support claim substantiation.
  • •Ability to work with global microbiology colleagues to keep internal methods up to date and harmonized.
  • •Capability to analyze and prepare technical reports on antimicrobial efficacy testing progress and completion.
  • •Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting to address issues without delay to projects.
Experience:AntimicrobialPersonal careSurface careR&D
Skills:Task executionAccountabilityCollaborationRelationship managementCreative problem-solving

Company Brief

Reckitt
Global consumer goods company producing health, hygiene, and home products across well-known brands. Operates in multiple markets offering over-the-counter health, personal care, and household cleaning products to consumers worldwide.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Slough, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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