Job Title: Home Care Formulation Scientist
Business Function: R&D
Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab
Background
Fabric Care is one of the biggest categories in Unilever and the largest category in Home Care. It consists of Fabric Cleaning brands such as Dirt is Good and Surf, and Fabric Enhancers brands such as Comfort and Snuggle. This position offers a unique opportunity within the Global Fabric Enhancers R&D Design team at Port Sunlight, UK, to work with cutting-edge technology and drive transformative growth on a global scale. The Fabric Enhancers R&D team develops highly desirable product innovations and aims to delight consumers with differentiated mixes aligned with our Bright Future strategy. This role joins an exciting team to develop skills and career while working on one of the world’s biggest Laundry brands in Comfort & Snuggle. Understanding and meeting consumer needs is central to Fabric Enhancers product development. As part of the formulation team, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop new technologies and formulations supporting our Global Innovation Portfolio. This predominantly laboratory-based role delivers new innovations and technologies to the fabric conditioner & liquid booster project pipeline. In Homecare R&D we adopt a digital-first approach in designing and executing performance tests, and we expect data capture as an outcome of all laboratory experiments using tools like LIMS, ELN & SDC.
Job Purpose
You will drive the development of new technologies and formulations for our global fabric enhancers category, working with a cross-functional/technical team to develop superior and more sustainable products for our core global portfolio. This is mainly a lab-based role, requiring 4-5 days 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 the desired project timelines
* Validate technologies such as new fragrances, new benefit ingredients, more sustainable ingredients and safer ingredients
* Validate product saving options to fuel category growth
* Build domain expertise in Fabric Enhancer formulation science
* Develop understanding of Fabric Enhancer consumers across formats, habits, preferences and pain points
* Support the development of new digital and automated methods to support formulation development
* Support development of demos and knowledge-based storytelling approaches to illustrate product benefits
* Work according to laboratory safety rules to keep the laboratory environment clean and safe, ensuring COSHH and SOP compliance
All About You
* Laboratory formulation experience and expertise
* Good organization and time-management
* Good written and verbal communication to convey information effectively and influence outcomes
* Ability to interact effectively within project teams to achieve objectives
* Ability to use digital tools like MS Excel, PowerPoint, LIMS, ELN & SDC and report experiment outcomes clearly
* Experimental design, familiarity with statistical tools and data interpretation
* Problem solving skills with practical creativity and appropriate actions
* Ability to work within multi-functional teams internal and external
* Attention to detail and accuracy in assessment and reporting
Essential Criteria
BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in Physical Sciences or Engineering (including Physics, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry).
Desirable Criteria
Experience in working in Home or Personal Care formulation roles.
What We Offer
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme; we also offer 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 happy to discuss flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and inclusion, and provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. We are committed to fair consideration for all applicants and to developing all employees regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For more, including about Employee Resource Groups, please note our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion statements within Unilever.
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