Technical Analytical Assistant
About this role
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.
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 a Technical Analytical Assistant, you will support laboratory testing, analytical method development, and product development projects for vitamin, mineral, and supplement (VMS) products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to generate reliable analytical data, support quality and compliance requirements, and contribute to the successful execution of R&D initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about laboratory science, continuous learning, and teamwork.
Your responsibilities
- Support daily laboratory operations, including sample preparation, testing, documentation, and equipment maintenance.
- Perform analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy, ICP-MS, and other wet chemistry methods.
- Assist with analytical method development, validation, verification, and transfer to Quality Control (QC) laboratories.
- Coordinate analytical activities and testing requirements for both internal development projects and external manufacturing partners.
- Participate in cross-functional project meetings and communicate project status, results, and technical findings effectively.
- Review, organize, and maintain analytical data, including results generated by third-party laboratories.
- Support investigation and troubleshooting activities related to analytical testing, methods, and product development projects.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations and internal quality standards.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Laboratory experience gained through coursework, internships, research, co-op programs, or industry experience.
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, and data recording practices.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, or UV/Vis spectroscopy through coursework, internships, research, or industry experience. (desired)
- Familiarity with laboratory documentation practices and data management systems. (desired)
- Exposure to GMP, GLP, FDA regulations, or dietary supplement manufacturing environments. (desired)
- Experience working in a laboratory, academic research setting, internship, or co-op program. (desired)
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
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
US salary ranges
USD $62,000.00 - $92,000.00
US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.
Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
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.
All qualified applicants 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.
Company at a glance
Every day, in everything we do, our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. And we have a fight on our hands. A fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Each of our products is designed to do exactly this. Our well-loved brands have been making a difference to people’s daily lives around the world for more than 200 years. Brands including: Durex, Dettol, Enfamil, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Nutramigen, Lysol, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Finish and Vanish.
By 2030, our ambition is to reach half of the world, every year. We’re a growing global community of over 43,000 people on a journey of transformation and sustainable growth. Together, our success will continue to positively impact communities everywhere, for a healthier planet and a fairer society.
Want to learn more about us? Visit reckitt.com
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Websitereckitt.com
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Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Parental leave
- Adoption support
- Fertility support
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Short-term incentives
- Global share plans
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