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SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Product Development Associate – R&D to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

About us

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary plus bonus
  • Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  • Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks
  • Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
  • Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
  • Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
  • Discounted products at our staff shop
  • Access to employee assistance programmes
  • Subsidized on-site canteen
  • “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don’t use a parking space or car share!
  • Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
  • Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
  • And so much more!

Role overview

Are you someone with a scientific background or with experience working in a laboratory?

Join our team as a Product Development Associate. You’ll play a key role in contributing to the development and delivery of new product lines, as well as enhancing existing products.

In this role, you will work as part of a project team to provide objective, quality data to support decision making during the development of skin, surface, and floor cleaning products.

  • Plan product claims and validation requirements
  • Perform product testing to validate new products
  • Analyse data and clearly articulate test conclusions to stakeholders

Experience you’ll bring 

  • Able to perform measurements accurately and follow a written protocol
  • Previous laboratory experience (desirable)
  • A level qualification

Behaviours you’ll need

  • An attitude of accountability and responsibility
  • Able to follow tasks through to completion
  • Strong time management and organisational skills

Please note

  • This role is based in the UK, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
  • We do not provide domestic or international relocation for this role.
  • You will be required to work from the office 5 days a week during the 90 days. After this, the arrangement will transition to 4 days in the office and one day working from home each week.*