Associate Analytical Scientist

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

The North America OTC team supports the development of new OTC drug products for North American Consumer Healthcare brands.  Analytical developement is a specialized discipline providing support for new product development, by developing, validating and transferring state-of-the-art robust methods that enable the growth of the Consumer Health Business.

This role’s primary job function is to follow established procedures and methodologies in analytical chemistry for the chemical and physical testing of products under development. This role has a growing familiarity with aspects of HPLC, GC and basic laboratory skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Has a working knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Has demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Applies technical skills and functional knowledge to projects or assignments.
• Has a working knowledge of GMP requirements and site policies & procedures.
• Executes established analytical procedures, methodologies and method validation / transfer protocols with supervision from a senior colleague.
• Performs analytical testing (chemical and physical) in support of the development of new OTC products.
• Follows CHR&D documentation policies and practices when recording and documenting scientific work.
• Recognizes atypical data including chromatography and intermediate results and works with a senior colleague to investigate and determine root cause.
• Performs troubleshooting of basic instrumentation issues.
• Performs peer reviews of scientific data and reports.  Works with colleague to resolve any identified issues in a timely manner.
• Adept and flexible at working in a dynamic lab environment on multiple projects

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or related science
• BS Degree with 1+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A passion for science is essential given the critical importance of technical expertise for the success of the organization.
• Industry laboratory experience
• Experience with HPLC, GC and dissolution

This is 5 days a week, onsite, lab-based role at our Richmond, VA facility.

Benefits

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.

 

 

 

Job Posting End Date

2026-07-20

 

 

 

 Equal Opportunities

 

 

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

 

 

 

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Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.