R&D Technician, Analytical; Salt Lake , UT

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.
We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

As an R & D Technician at Reckitt, you will thrive in our fast-paced environment alongside a team of expert scientists dedicated to ensuring product safety and efficacy. Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in supporting technical dossier management and analytical lab compliance.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

Your responsibilities

• Assist the R&D Analytical Lab and R&D Pilot Plant with placing purchase orders and reconciling accounts and invoices using Excel, SharePoint, and SAP.
• Track stability protocols and pull samples at required time points. Route samples for required testing.
• Create orders for testing at 3rd party labs where required and ship samples.
• Administrate shipment of packages through UPS for the R&D group.
• Regularly update the chemical inventory and lab equipment status for the R&D Analytical Lab in lab database.
• Organize and maintain stores of lab consumables.
• Enter analytical results from 3rd party laboratories in lab database.
• Carry out administrative tasks in lab database for routine maintenance.
• Organize and maintain archived analytical documentation.
• Participate in lab cleanup/5S processes and activities.
• Provide general clerical support by assisting with copies, scanning, and updating lists.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and presentations using MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Review analytical lab administrative process and make efficient improvements.
• Diagnose and handle business issues as they arise in a logical, self-directed manner and with manager’s input as needed.

The experience we're looking for

• High School Diploma required, Associate degree in a scientific field is a plus.
• Laboratory experience preferred; familiarity with laboratory terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to apply logical thinking to solve a variety of problems.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in English. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to display a degree of flexibility regarding changing project priorities.
• Knowledge with MS Office Software applications.

The skills for success

R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Collaborator, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical, Formulation, Science, Chemistry.

What we offer

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