Overview
Technical Analytical Associate (Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84101)
We are Reckitt
​Research & Development​
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
This position involves decision making in the areas of chemistry, analysis, laboratory capabilities, methodology, equipment maintenance, data quality, and workflow. Duties include method development and validation, implementation and troubleshooting of existing methods, and supporting new product development and commercialization. Â
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This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Your responsibilities
- Develops and validates new analytical methods.
- Works cross functionally with a variety of teams and stakeholders, supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
- Evaluates test results for suitability and designates acceptability.
- Performs analyses and/or routine data review as needed.
- Support the preparation of relevant internal documentation and ensure all are approved prior to full production start-up.
- Prepares technical reports throughout the product development process.
- Assists in the management of daily laboratory activities as needed.
- Assist in the troubleshooting and improvement of existing methods and procedures and instrument hardware and software problems.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in chemistry or related field with 4+ years relevant experience and/or measurable business and technical accomplishments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environment on varied projects.
- Understanding of analytical instrumentation and how it operates and general laboratory equipment/procedures. Experience with HPLC, GC, UV/VIS and other techniques strongly preferred.
- Understanding of the separation mechanisms, uses of chromatography and interpretation.
- Strong intellectual curiosity and an ability to think out of the box.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with a bias for action.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient software such as MS word, excel
The skills for success
What we offer
Equality
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.