R&D Technician, Pilot Plant

Reckitt is a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition brands, dedicated to protecting, healing, and nurturing for a cleaner, healthier world. The company’s Research & Development organization includes scientists, engineers, medical, clinical, and regulatory professionals working across nine Centres of Excellence.

About the Role

This position involves routine pilot plant trials, organizing trial materials, sampling trial materials, maintaining equipment, and area cleaning at the Reckitt Salt Lake City, USA site.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pilot trials for sponsored projects (NPD/EPD/Cost savings/Quality improvement) in the R&D Pilot Plant.
• Document and maintain batch records according to established SOPs and GDPs.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Support pilot plant equipment calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and local regulatory requirements.
• Participate in technical discussions and provide feedback on trial results.
• Support continuous improvement of pilot plant operations with new technologies, equipment, procedures, or processes.
• Potentially learn formulation, equipment qualifications, forklift certification, or other assignments as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with pilot plant equipment operations and maintenance (blending, compression, softgel encapsulation, hard‑shell encapsulation) preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lb independently and perform routine lifting.
• Self‑motivated, independent problem‑solver able to work with minimal supervision in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, Access, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements for cGMP and 21 CFR Part 111 compliance a plus.

Skills for Success

• R&D and product lifecycle management
• Commercial awareness and business partnership
• Collaboration and partnership building
• Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvements
• Accountability and adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Formulation, science, and chemistry expertise

Benefits

• Inclusion initiatives through four global Employee Resource Groups
• Parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Life insurance for all employees globally
• Additional benefits aligned with the local market
• Global share plans offering the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s future success
• Short‑term incentives for outstanding results (where eligible)
• Pay‑for‑performance philosophy

Pay

US salary range: USD $62,000 – $92,000.

Visa sponsorship: This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.