Product Development Associate

Responsible for preparing, development and execution of experiments and trials and product evaluations for product development and process development activities, for raw materials and formulations in Asia Pacific used at third party subcontractor and MJN plants.
Develop and maintain databases required in innovation, product development and process development to map tracking of innovation internally and externally.
Prepare appropriate technical documentation for tests and studies and other key requirements in the product development phases to product handover for maintenance.
Responsible for budget preparation and expense monitoring for specific requirements and projects handled.
Applies knowledge of ingredient functionality, interactions and other fundamental food science principles for optimum product design.
Applies knowledge of food and nutrition and understands implications to product design.
Utilizes all pertinent regulatory guidelines in all aspects of product formulation to ensure legal compliance and product safety.
Applies knowledge of manufacturing scale-up and the relationship of various operations to overall product functionality.
Applies fundamentals of analysis, design and resolution of product development problems.
The experience we're looking for.
B.S. in Food Technology/Food Science, Food Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or any other Science related course. Master s Degree is an advantage.
2 to 4 years of experience in food/pharmaceutical/beverage manufacturing industry in R&D, QA or production functions with at least 2 years of those spent working in aspects of R&D product development.
Has applied working knowledge in Dairy Science, Food Science, Formulation Development, interpretation of food regulations.
Knowledge of Asia Regulatory environment is an advantage.
Experience working in the processing area, process development, or being involved in project driven by process or technology is an advantage.
Experience in handling multiple projects at one time.
The 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.
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.
**Job skills required**: Product Development, Nutrition, Product Design
**Job skills preferred**: Compliance, Chemical Engineering, Legal