Materials Scientist

Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together were improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne Advil Voltaren Theraflu and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Whats more were achieving it in a company that were in control an environment that were co-creating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It is an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the Role

The Materials Scientist is responsible to provide materials science services to the global Haleon business prioritized projects to improve the quality and safety of Haleon products. The role covers a diverse range of services including technical leadership expert consultation proficient analytical data generation result interpretation and report communication to the customer. This role also allows for creative problem solving in support of the unique challenges that can present while supporting a global technical workgroup.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Operate sophisticated materials characterization equipment and perform routine instrument maintenance verifications and calibrations.

• Support novel investigations that require extensive innovative problem solving utilizing a knowledge of instrument capability and an understanding of material properties.

• Perform a variety of critical analyses as well as interpret and report data related to the physicochemical properties of pharmaceutical nutritional and excipient materials.

• Author edit and approve technical documents on projects in a timely manner and present technical work clearly and concisely.

• Perform scientific peer-review for electronic notebook records and technical reports with critical attention to detail.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.

Why you

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry Physics Engineering Nanoscience Material Science or related fields of study and 5 years of laboratory work experience in a GLP or GMP environment evaluating a wide variety powder and liquid materials or an advanced degree in relevant field can substitute for work experience years.

• Masters in Chemistry Physics Engineering Nanoscience Material Science or related fields of study and 2 years of laboratory work experience in a GLP or GMP environment evaluating a wide variety powder and liquid materials or an advanced degree in relevant field can substitute for work experience years.

• Ph.D in Chemistry Physics Engineering Nanoscience Material Science or related fields of study and laboratory work experience in a GLP or GMP environment evaluating a wide variety powder and liquid materials.

• Demonstrated skills in physicochemical method development sample preparation instrument operation and data analysis. Instrumental evaluation skills include but are not limited to: rheometry pycnometry polarimetry microscopy particle size determination XRD TGA DSC DVS FTIR Raman SEM-EDS DLS BET/SSA

• Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organizations.

• Proficient in managing and communicating the expectations of customers and key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative think and work independently problem-solve work effectively in teams and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision proactively identify challenges and opportunities and continuously self-learn to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in innovative problem solving with the ability to independently design and execute experiments that drive a fundamental understanding of complex systems and processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Powerpoint Outlook Teams) and familiarity with web-based applications.

• Experience in Pharmaceutical OTC or related industries

• Understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA ICH ISO) related to materials used in OTC.

• Ability to work as part of a team collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion.

Location: This role is based in Richmond VA with in-office requirements of 5 days per week.

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one you are eligible for benefits including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

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Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. Were striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in the US we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity/expression age disability genetic information military service covered/protected veteran status or any other federal state or local protected class.

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one you are eligible for benefits including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.