Join our R&D Oral Health Team in Weybridge for a 12 month industrial placement, starting in July 2025.
At a glance
Are you a student who is in their 2nd year at University looking to kick start your career in Innovation Science? The Innovation scientist in the oral healthcare category contributes to the development of new products from consumer insights, innovation conception right through to formulation. The Innovation Scientist will support the invention and development of oral care products by developing formulations and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the process, considering scientific and timing objectives. You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team who will support you to reach your full potential.
Key responsibilities
- Works on or contributes to the evaluation of new product ideas, opportunities or technologies and successfully helps transition them into the development pipeline.
- Work on initiatives to visualise the mode of action of products/treatments on tooth enamel, dentine and oral soft tissues.
- Considers or seeks the voice of the consumer in the evaluation of new ideas, opportunities or technologies and helps to establish early consumer input into early-stage projects.
- Maintain awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression and understanding.
- Maintain precise experimental records; issues reports at project milestones; writes invention records to protect scientific discoveries.
- Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures (e.g. quality and safety), methods & batch documents, etc. as well as following good scientific practice (always) and Good Manufacturing Practice (where required).
Education requirements
You are currently studying towards an Undergraduate Degree in: Chemical, Physical, Biological or related, science.
If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Role Start Date: July 2025
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- A London travel allowance
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Who are we?
We are a world-leading consumer healthcare company, Home - Haleon, with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally. Our strategy seeks to deliver sustainable above-market growth and attractive returns, while running a responsible business which is integral to all we do.
Why join Haleon?
The future of everyday health is changing and we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before and make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable for more and more people.
So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands and to better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way and to change individual and societal behavior.
Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. Join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Application process
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behavioural based online assessment/interview.
- Telephone Screening – if selected you will be contacted by an Early Talent Partner to discuss your application and motivation for joining Haleon.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
- Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
Interviews will be held in November/December 2024
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.