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Research And Development Formulation Scientist Jobs in Utah

Reckitt

R&D PDM Manager, VMS

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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 ...

GREENFIELD MILLING

Director of R&D

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

The Director of Research & Development provides strategic and technical leadership for the ... Serve as the company's technical expert in flour milling, grain science, cereal chemistry, and ...

ARUP

R&D Scientific Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

The R&D Scientific Manager provides scientific and technical leadership for a team focused on the development, optimization, validation, and implementation of cytogenetic testing technologies, with ...

REFRESH'D

Food Scientist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Executive Director of R&D Location : Onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9:00 ... Develop and improve products from concept through commercialization, including bench formulation ...

Reckitt

Technical Analytical Assistant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $42K/yr

... In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists ... Analytical, Formulation, Science, Chemistry. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of ...

Reckitt

Technical Analytical Assistant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $42K/yr

... In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists ... Analytical, Formulation, Science, Chemistry. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of ...

Merical Inc.

Innovation Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

What You'll Bring * BS or higher degree in science field that relates to dietary supplement formulation. * 5+ years of experience working in research and development and manufacturing environments of ...

Alphia

Food Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site

The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new product and process development, production trials, least-cost formulation, product/process improvement ...

Alphia

Food Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site

The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new product and process development, production trials, least-cost formulation, product/process improvement ...

Merical Inc.

Process Engineer, Tech Ops

Ogden, UT · On-site

$135K - $140K/yr

The Process Engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance to solve ... Collaborate with Formulation Scientist during technology transfer to ensure new formulations are ...

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What is the difference between Research And Development Formulation Scientist vs Quality Control Analyst?

AspectResearch And Development Formulation ScientistQuality Control Analyst
Primary RoleDevelops and formulates new products and formulationsTests and inspects products to ensure quality standards
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on product developmentQuality labs and manufacturing facilities
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or related fieldBachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field
Industry UsageCommonly employed in R&D departments of pharma, cosmetics, food industriesUsed across manufacturing and quality assurance sectors

While both roles require a background in science and similar credentials, the Research And Development Formulation Scientist focuses on creating and developing new formulations, whereas the Quality Control Analyst concentrates on testing and ensuring existing products meet quality standards.

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R&D PDM Manager, VMS

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Reckitt
10K+ employees
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Full-time

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Posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery, maintenance, and compliance of the global VMS product portfolio.

  • Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team to ensure project and operational excellence.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product changes, ensure regulatory compliance, and address supply and quality issues.

Reckitt rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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
The R&D Product Delivery & Maintenance (PDM) Manager, VMS is accountable for the maintenance, compliance and optimisation of a complex global portfolio of VMS products, ensuring continued product availability, consumer satisfaction and business performance.
This agile and dynamic role leads a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of portfolio maintenance, business continuity, regulatory compliance and optimisation projects that support business, supply and regulatory strategies.
We are seeking a people-focused leader who will inspire and develop a high-performing team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, identify new opportunities, and drive excellence through collaboration and shared success.
The role also champions functional best practices and leads the development and implementation of portfolio and capability strategies, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business objectives.
Your responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for the VMS R&D PDM team and management of the global VMS product portfolio.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving excellence in scientific, technical, quality, regulatory, and operational performance.
  • Ensure projects and portfolio activities are delivered on time and in compliance with scientific, quality, regulatory, and Reckitt standards.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, supporting performance management and career growth.
  • Manage people, capability, and budget resources to deliver business priorities and project commitments.
  • Build and maintain technical expertise across the VMS portfolio, providing product and technology leadership.
  • Lead global compliance and portfolio maintenance programs, addressing regulatory changes, sustainability requirements, ingredient restrictions, and business risks.
  • Oversee functional and project budgets, ensuring effective prioritization and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with Packaging, Supply, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to deliver product changes, supply continuity, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure regulatory and quality compliance while identifying opportunities for harmonization, cost optimization, and margin improvement.

The experience we're looking for
  • Educated to Degree level (Chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering or other relevant science)
  • Minimum 6 years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery.
  • Leadership and development of a team of people, and ability to deliver through others
  • An excellent technical problem solver.
  • Experience with resource planning
  • Experience in prioritizing workloads that include both high volume and complexity
  • Proven track record as a leader in planning, prioritization and implementing projects as well as identifying costs savings and problem solving
  • Proven track record in active collaboration with R&D and non-R&D functions
  • Experience with recruitment, management and development of people
  • Experience of working in a remote managed environment is desirable
  • Working knowledge of VMS is desirable

The skills for success
  • Truly embracing our 'Why, What and How', the candidate will be achievement-focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment.
  • Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment
  • Strong leadership, influencing, motivational and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of building strong working relationships and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results.
  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to anticipate, plan and realise significant projects involving multiple technical and scientific hurdles.
  • Ability to convert rational thinking into action (a thinker and an achiever).
  • Strong intellectual curiosity.
  • Appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories.
  • Passion to continuously improve and ability to think out of the box.

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 $134,000.00 - $200,000.00
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.
Visa sponsorship: This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.

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