Sr. Analytical Scientist

OUR BUSINESS
Established in 2018, Unilever’s US-centric Wellbeing Collective business is a collective of fast-growing, science-backed companies powering a lifestyle of wellbeing designed for a lifetime of possibilities. Comprised of Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, OLLY, Onnit, SmartyPants, Welly and Equilibra (in Italy), the Wellbeing Collective operates with a start-up mindset and is supporting consumers on their proactive wellbeing journey by bringing innovative products to the market.
Unilever identified Wellbeing Collective as a key growth space for the future and has built the business through a clear M&A criteria and growth strategy to €1bn+ turnover, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter.
You will be part of the Global team which is responsible for launching WBC’s brands across the world. This cross functional team has end to end responsibility for international expansion of the brands in a fast-paced environment. If you are excited. about the prospect of bringing disruptive brands across the world this role is for you

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
Analytical Scientist, in the R&D setting will be responsible for leading Analytical workstreams for operating companies within WBC category. The role will have heavy interactions and coordination across cross functional teams in operating companies - product development team, quality, regulatory and external contract labs to ensure timely delivery of the objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Collaborate with operating companies to support with following analytical method related workstreams to:

• Collaborate with contract laboratories to outsource analytical method development and validation activities for active ingredients such as botanicals and chemical markers in complex matrices, leveraging industry trends to identify new markers.
• Develop protocols or scopes of work for method development, validation, verification, and troubleshooting, ensuring alignment with industry and Wellbeing Business Category (WBC) standards and guidelines as necessary for matrix optimization.
• Review relevant formulation inputs and apply validated scientific methodologies across all phases of the study.
• Oversee the life cycle and operational aspects of analytical methods, including logistics, study initiation, sample management, testing, data analysis, reporting, invoicing, study closure, and sample disposal.
• Analyze method validation data to inform conclusions, address matrix-specific challenges through troubleshooting, and lead method optimization using systematic gap analysis.
• Design and conduct analytical investigations, providing root cause analysis as needed.
• Support calculations for product formulation, specifications, and research and development requirements.
• Facilitate analysis of FP, in-process and raw material samples for various products and matrices, including investigational support.
• Ensure timely execution of key project deliverables, and accurate recording, reporting, and interpretation of data related to method development, validation, and transfer for new products—such as gummies, soft gels, capsules, powders, tablets, or liquids—within the Wellbeing category.
• Assist in resolving analytical challenges within the business, supporting investigations of out-of-specification or trending results as required. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all collected data, establishing and adhering to analytical documentation practices.
• When needed support for Stability study workflows along with formulators or basis different projects requirements.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) requirements, and all applicable regulations. Complete assigned SHE is training in a timely manner, perform daily tasks according to global SHE policies, report any observed unsafe acts or conditions, and participate in designated safety-related processes and activities.

KEY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (with emphasis on Analytical Chemistry preferred); advanced degrees such as a master’s or PhD are desirable. A minimum of 10, 8, or 5 years of relevant industry experience in Analytical Sciences is required for Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD holders, respectively.
• Extensive hands-on experience in method development and validation procedures across categories including dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.
• Proven ability to apply scientific principles and methodologies to complex projects, including analytical root cause analysis for product stability.
• Demonstrated expertise and practical knowledge in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, ICP, spectroscopy, and other relevant techniques, particularly with respect to micro/macro-nutrients, contaminants, botanicals, novel ingredient, micro, probiotic and more.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard compendial monographs, including USP, BP, EP, ICH, ISO, FASSI, IP, and AOAC etc.
• Strong adherence to GMPs, good laboratory practices, and meticulous documentation standards.

GENERAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with others.
• With appropriate supervision, must possess the ability to present information to a technical audience.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment.
• Project Management skills and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in an ever-changing business environment.
• Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours to cover India/US time zones, open-mindedness and diversity support overall business targets and project objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• At Unilever we value commercially astute, digitally savvy people who can connect science and technology with the diverse needs of consumers all over the business.
• Working experience in Food, Beverage, Health Supplements products including product development/sensory understanding. Good understanding of the Functional food and Wellness category.
• Good understanding of nutrition science, product specifications, nutritional Fact standards with core requirements of the subject matter expertise.

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