Are you interested in a Career in FMCG? Do you consider yourself a Game Changer?
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) South Africa is recruiting for its 2017 Research and Development Graduate graduate programme
RB is a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company where you get to see the results of your work quickly. You get responsibility from day 1 to learn, lead and deliver. RB has a unique culture that needs you to be smart and act fast. We have a wide range of categories and brands to learn the science behind. RB is a global business with opportunity for high achievers to move internationally.
Job function
- Knowledgeable of basic laboratory techniques including safety, good housekeeping requirements incl. application of SOP / ISO / GLP protocols.
- Maintain supplies inventory and order items when needed for area of responsibility.
- Understands the Product Development Process as it pertains to R&D functions
- Prepare lab batches as well as conducting industrial trials as technical lead.
- Benchmarking vs. Industry via conducting performance and analysis evaluations.
- Support projects timeously and efficiently in order to reach organizational KPI’s.
- Contribute to departmental stretch targets.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a related science (post graduate degree will be advantageous but not required).
Skills
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team oriented environment
- Organizational skills, problem solving and time management skills
- Oral communication skills to effectively provide feedback to project teams or immediate supervisor
- Written communication skills for accurate data entry, concise lab reports and communication with stakeholders
- Self-motivated, seeking information from others to accomplish objectives
- Ability to display a degree of flexibility regarding changing project priorities (Group)
- Career driven
- Proficient in MS Office
How to apply
If you are up for the challenge, Click here to apply online