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Physical Properties/Compositing Lab Analyst

City: Evansville

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Analyst to join our Physical Properties Laboratory within the Quality Control team. This role supports the manufacturing of high-quality infant formula by performing routine testing and analysis of physical attributes such as viscosity, density, moisture content, particle size, and specific gravity. In addition this role also supports sensory evaluation of finished products and ingredients. This role will also aid in the preparation of samples to be tested by internal laboratories. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, eager to learn, and committed to ensuring food safety and consistency with finished products.

Your responsibilities

Perform physical property testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using standardized laboratory methods and instrumentation.
Perform sensory evaluation on in process samples and finished products using previously developed in-house methods.
Create composite samples of finished products to be tested by in house/external laboratories.
Perform packaging quality assurance checks/verifications on samples before releasing to production.
Follow all Good Laboratory Practices and Aseptic techniques when preparing samples.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as viscometers, moisture analyzers, texture analyzers, and specific gravity analyzers.
Accurately document test results in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Assist other laboratory areas such as glassware and microscopy as needed.
Assist in troubleshooting analytical issues and participate in root cause investigations for out-of-specification results.
Support method validation, equipment calibration, and routine maintenance activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, R&D, and Microbiology to support product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

The experience we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.
Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
Basic understanding of aseptic technique.
Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with LIMS is a plus.
Willingness to work in a regulated environment with strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

The skills for success

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

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.

Salary Range

USD $54,000.00 - $80,000.00

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 NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Evansville
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