About the Role

Lucent Globe is looking for a curious, detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to support our growing R&D and product pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of formulation, quality, and consumer claims, helping us bring new eco-friendly cleaning products to market with confidence and rigour.

You'll work closely with the Head of R&D across our detergent sheet formats, supporting everything from early-stage testing through to final claims validation and launch readiness.

Product Testing & Development

• Run and coordinate product tests across our laundry and dishwashing sheet range, including how well they clean, how quickly they dissolve, and how they hold up in different conditions

• Help identify why a product is performing a certain way, and put together straightforward tests to find answers

• Keep clear, organised records of all test protocols, batches, and results

• Compare our products against competitors and track changes across formula versions

Quality Control

• Carry out QC checks on incoming materials and finished products, covering things like sheet weight, dissolution, visual appearance, and packaging

• Keep QC records up to date, including standard procedures, any issues that arise, and supplier quality notes

• Work with our manufacturing partners and warehouse teams to flag and follow up on quality concerns

Claims Validation

• Help build the evidence behind our product claims, such as "effective in cold water" or "100% plastic-free"

• Coordinate with external testing labs, including sending samples, tracking results, and keeping records organised

• Review how claims are worded and check that they line up with our test data

Cross-Functional Support

• Keep the product development tracker up to date and make sure the right people are informed on progress and timelines

• Help prepare for new product launches by coordinating across operations, marketing, and supply chain

• Research regulatory requirements for Australia and the US, including ingredient rules, labelling, and eco certifications

Who You Are

• Background in chemistry, food science, cosmetic science, consumer goods, or a related field is a bonus 

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong written communication skills; able to document processes and findings clearly

• Comfortable working across spreadsheets, shared drives, and project tracking tools

• Curious about sustainability and consumer products