Unilever – Formulation Scientist – Port Sunlight Research Lab – Fabric Enhancers R&D Design Team
Background
Fabric Care is one of the biggest categories in Unilever and the largest in Home Care, consisting of Fabric Cleaning (brands such as Dirt 4 Good and Surf) and Fabric Enhancers (brands such as Comfort and Snuggle).
Job Purpose
You will be involved in driving the development of new technologies and formulations for our global fabric enhancers category. You will work together with a cross‑functional/technical team to develop new superior and more sustainable products for our core global portfolio. Mainly lab‑based, requiring 4‑5 days working on site in Port Sunlight.
Responsibilities
* Work in a team of formulation scientists supporting the technical project team to develop superior and sustainable liquid booster products.
* Support the development of formulations meeting innovation project briefs for holistic design across aesthetics, performance, cost and stability requirements.
* Effective time management and planning to deliver desired project timelines.
* Validate technologies such as new fragrances, new benefit ingredients, more sustainable ingredients and safer ingredients.
* Support the development of new digital and automated methods to support formulation development.
* Support development of demo’s and KBS approaches to bring to life the product benefits.
* Work according to laboratory safety rules to keep laboratory environment clean and safe for all, ensuring compliance with COSHH and SOP requirements.
All About You
* BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Physics, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry).
* Laboratory formulation experience and expertise.
* Good organisation and time‑management.
* Good communication written and oral to convey information effectively and to influence outcomes.
* Interact effectively within project team or natural working group to achieve common objectives and goals.
* Ability to use digital tools like MS Excel, Power Point, LIMS, ELN & SDC and report experiment outcomes clearly.
* Experimental design, familiarity with statistical tools, data analysis and interpretation.
* Problem‑solving skills with practical creativity, understanding situations or needs and recommending relevant actions.
* Ability to work within multi‑functional teams both internal and external.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in assessment and reporting.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop, shares, flexible hybrid working, wellbeing support, inclusive environment.
We embrace diversity and fair consideration for all applicants. Reasonable adjustments are provided during application and interview process. For more information see our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion page.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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