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Job Title: Liquids & Capsules Performance, Claims & KBS Scientist
Location: Port Sunlight
Work-Level: WL1 Band 3
Background
Are you passionate about innovation and consumer products? Do you enjoy working with data and bringing insights to life? Join Homecare’s Clean Future agenda, aiming to transform laundry liquids with renewable ingredients, low carbon footprints, and biodegradable formulations. Unilever’s Global Homecare Category is recruiting for its Laundry Liquids Design team at Port Sunlight, Wirral.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and career working on major laundry brands like Persil, Surf, and Omo.
Understanding consumer needs is central to our product development. As part of the Claims, KBS, and Performance team, you will deliver high-quality technical insights to support our Global Innovation Portfolio. This 100% laboratory-based role involves performance testing under consumer-relevant conditions to aid formulation design, support product communications, and develop product demonstrations. We adopt a digital-first approach, capturing data using tools like ELN & SDC.
Job Purpose
You will be part of the Claims, KBS, and Performance group within the Homecare Liquids & Capsules R&D team, collaborating closely with global formulation, digital, and performance teams. Your responsibilities include executing laboratory experiments for product assessment, claim support, and demo development, and generating reports using ELN & SDC.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct wash experiments for performance and sensory testing to support formulation assessment, new technology evaluation, claim substantiation, and product demos.
2. Prepare for performance tests, including fabric and stain ordering, and laboratory setup. Conduct post-wash measurements and analyze data.
3. Operate various laboratory equipment such as washing machines, dryers, and appraisal tools.
4. Plan and organize fabrics, stains, and test monitor stocks to meet testing requirements.
5. Analyze post-wash data and report results clearly using digital and Microsoft tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
6. Capture and report experimental outcomes using digital tools (ELN & SDC).
7. Manage budget for the Claims & KBS team with Easy budget tool, providing monthly updates.
8. Coordinate the sending of fabrics, stains, and products to external labs.
9. Participate in team meetings and plan laboratory activities weekly with flexibility.
10. Follow laboratory safety protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment.
All About You
Key Skills
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude
* Proficiency in digital tools like MS Excel, PowerPoint, ELN & SDC, with ability to report experiments clearly
* Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams internally and externally
Essential Criteria
* BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Textiles or Chemistry)
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in FMCG or detergents sector
* Experience in textile or washing machine testing
Additional Information
* This role is 100% laboratory-based and requires full-time presence.
Notes
Apply via this portal; email applications may not be processed. Include your Future Fit Plan if possible.
By applying, you confirm your Line Manager is aware of your application and that you are at an appropriate career stage for this role.
For additional info or reasonable adjustments, contact Talent Partner Kyron Dias at Kyron.Dias@unilever.com.
What We Offer
We are open to flexible working options. We promote a family-friendly, inclusive workplace, embracing diversity and providing adjustments during the application process. Learn more about our initiatives here.
Relocation to the UK
If applying from outside the UK and successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated CLOC transfer, with relocation costs self-funded up to £5,000, subject to reimbursement conditions. Contact your Talent Partner for details.
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