We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

About the role

This role supports the execution and continuous improvement of quality-related projects and initiatives across the site. The Quality Projects Associate plays a key role in driving compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional quality improvement efforts, risk assessments, supporting tech-transfers and validations, preparing protocols and reports, and ensuring alignment with internal and external standards.

This role contributes to building a culture of quality ownership, compliance by design approach and operative excellence.

Your responsibilities

-Lead in the planning, coordination, and execution of quality improvement projects.

-Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.

-Support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and quality objectives are met.

-Maintain documentation and records in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

-Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate project progress and outcomes.

-Participate in internal audits and support external audit readiness.

-Contribute to the development and refinement of quality policies, procedures, and training materials.

-Support the coordination and documentation of technology transfer activities for new products or processes.

-Assist in the preparation and execution of validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in collaboration with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams.

-Monitor and document validation outcomes, deviations, and change controls.

-Ensure alignment of tech-transfer and validation activities with regulatory and internal quality standards.

-Lead and participate in cross-functional risk assessments and readiness reviews for new product introductions or process changes.

-Contribute to knowledge transfer and training related to new technologies or validated processes.

The experience we're looking for

-Degree in Chemistry, Quality Management, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.

-1–3 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or project coordination (internships included).

-Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), ISO standards, and regulatory compliance.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) is a plus.

-Proven experience or strong interest in automation, digitalization, and process simplification initiatives.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

-Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).

The skills for success

-Strong attention to detail and commitment to Quality.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

-Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.

-Risk-based thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

-Resilient, adaptable, and committed to Reckitt values.

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.