Overview
Job Title: Hair Category Formulation Scientist
Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab
Work-Level: RH4
Deadline: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.
Job Purpose
An opportunity has arisen to join the EU B&W Regional R&D team within Unilever Research and Development in the Hair BU in Port Sunlight. This role involves working across all of Unilever’s core EU hair care brands (e.g. Tresemme, SSK, Dove & Andrelon) to provide formulation and technical support to enable innovation projects, work on 5S and resilience projects and re-develop existing products to meet evolving EU regulatory needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical elements of Hair Category Innovation Projects, specifically in the development and formulation of new products and in the re-development of existing products to meet regulatory requirements or for 5S cost savings initiatives.
* Coordinate 5S work plans for the EU with R&D brand custodians, Factories & Procurement.
* Design, plan and execute own work plans, including necessary lab work, ensuring compliance with COSHH, GLP and SOP requirements.
* Prepare and characterise products, including measuring rheological properties, physical/sensory evaluations and storage stability tests etc.
* Data analysis and communication: statistical analysis of data and clear communication of results and recommendations, via presentations and formal written reports.
* Formulation data entry on SAP PLM for formulations, INCI lists and other technical information.
* Use of digital IT systems to enable local R&D, regulatory and safety teams to process formulations.
* Delivery of technical aspects of innovation projects on time, in full. Accelerating projects where business requires with smart risk taking.
* Ensuring specifications and technical action standards / product performance standards are delivered.
* Project and technical risk management.
* Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams, including Brand teams & Procurement (5S projects).
* Develop technical mastery of hair care formulations; technologies, hair science and measurement understanding.
* Establish networks with relevant external collaborators, e.g. suppliers, industry associations or equivalent, to understand information on product/consumer trends.
* Use understanding of formulation technologies to contribute ideas for new product activations with marketing and trade.
All About You
* Minimum of a degree (or equivalent) in a Science or Engineering discipline.
* Minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a laboratory.
* Previous experience in R&D preferably with project management experience and/or product development experience.
* Great people skills; building and maintaining relationships. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a wider cross-functional team.
* Proactive problem solver with analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret data.
* Good knowledge of data management and analysis tools.
* Good communication skills and ability to influence.
* Passionate about brands and their consumers and a creative thinker.
Notes
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.
Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we aim to move towards a world where everyone can live well within the natural limits of the planet. Our purpose is “to make sustainable living commonplace.”
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
We are open to discussing flexible working options. We are committed to wellbeing and provide hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to create a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to provide opportunities for all.
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