Undergrad Research & Development Summer Internship - Montvale, NJ

Want to make your mark with some of the world’s biggest brands? As a Research & Development Intern at Reckitt, you’ll have the freedom to gain hands‑on product development experience with some of the leading consumer products.

2026 Undergrad Research & Development Summer Internship - Montvale, NJ

Montvale, NJ

Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package

With complete involvement from day one, you’ll be part of a global team bringing leading brands to millions. You’ll gain new skills and experience, managing research and development projects from the outset. You could take customer insights and develop new products or enhancing existing brands. You might find original applications for existing technologies. The key focus will be on ‘learning through doing’ but with the support of our team.

You’ll succeed because…

…you’re curious by nature and an original thinker. You’ve a strong academic background and an understanding of the product development process. You’re ambitious and motivated, hungry to take on responsibility in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. You’re also action‑oriented, a pragmatic problem solver and share our drive to succeed. Even when faced with obstacles.

You’ll love it because…

…you’ll get to make an impact like never before. You’ll be responsible for your own projects - we can’t wait hear to your ideas. The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership‑driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.

10- week, in- person internship program, starting May 27, 2026 and ending August 7, 2026

Lab-based Internship in Montvale, NJ

• Individual Projects
• Mentorship

Currently enrolled in University

Current student in a Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related Science field.

At Reckitt, 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. Come and join a team whose purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world.

All qualified applicants to Reckitt 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.