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Scientist, Analytical Sciences, Shared Innovation

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

As a Scientist, you will work in our analytical laboratories on an experienced team to support the analytical needs of Reckitt Nutrition.  You will execute analytical methods on infant formulas, raw materials, and experimental products to generate data that is crucial to supporting the R&D innovation pipeline.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about science, can make an immediate impact, and is equally eager to learn.

Your responsibilities

  • Executes analytical testing and assures the completion and accuracy of written reports to meet established deadlines.: Total Protein Testing, Amino Acid Analysis, Molecular Weight Distribution Testing, SDS-PAGE, Gel-Electrophoresis, Static Headspace, and Method development and/or method optimization initiatives.
  • Maintains communication with Shared Innovation Support (SIS) Manager as it relates to analyses, instrumentation status, and timelines. 
  • Effectively maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment in consultation with instrument vendors and key Scientists within the Analytical Sciences (AS) team. 
  • Effectively communicates scientific knowledge and information to technical and non-technical audiences as needed. 
  • Maintains detailed laboratory records according to established requirements and SOPs. 
  • Supports the AS department by ordering laboratory consumables, maintaining stockroom, and maintaining chemical safety data records according to a strict chemical hygiene plan. 
  • Support AS and Evansville Tech Center as team safety representatives as needed.

The experience we're looking for

The skills for success

  • B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or other relevant science degree. 
  • 5+ years of experience working in an analytical laboratory.
  • Adept in GLIMS database management.
  • Experience with the following analytical techniques:: Liquid, Gas, and Ion Chromatography, Total Nitrogen Analyzers, and Gel Electrophoresis. 
  • Ability to run multiple methods simultaneously. 
  • Demonstrated experience with analytical instrument maintenance. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially related to analytical chemistry and application in method troubleshooting.  
  • Organized, and excellent attention to detail.  Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Adherence to all established safety guidelines and established SOPs.

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 $75,000.00 -  $113,000.00

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
Job Segment: Nutrition, Counseling, Healthcare

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