Associate Scientist

Background & Purpose of the Job

​​This position is on DEO Format team based in Trumbull.   Our Brand’s success are a product of our leading edge-technology and a true purpose driven culture.  This role will be responsible for the Deodorants sticks, antiperspirant sticks, and other formats used in the deodorants category in North America. The candidate will be responsible for activities related to the implementation of new product technologies, including working with internal R&D teams, Marketing, CTI/Claims, Procurement, Supply Chain, external suppliers, and local team counterparts. The candidate needs to be able to work in a safe, disciplined manner in a laboratory environment.  The individual will take a hands-on approach to formula design and scale up activities.  The position requires strong communication and team skills.  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a very visible team, in the Unilever Personal Care business.​

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

This position will require you to: 

• Workstream Leader of technical elements of Deodorants sticks, antiperspirant sticks, and other formats used in the deodorants category. Responsibilities Including formulation development, stability, safety and performance testing, processing, specifications, patents, etc.  

• Design new products against technical briefs and be responsible for ensuring specifications of formulation, process, pack and quality assurance are correct and delivered against project timings.  

• Develop and drive productive working relationships with a range of partners, including Science Technology teams, Packaging, Consumer Technical Insight & Claims, Specifications, Safety, Brand counterparts, Supply Chain, 3P manufacturers, RM Suppliers etc.   

You’re adot connector:Building strong relationships with all cross-functional teams is key to success in this role. Finding new and innovative ways of reaching the end goal with less resources, money and time requires all team members to function in unison and agree to take calculated risks.

You love to win, and have fun doing it:​A passion for success is a must.  Detail orientated and able to manage multiple tasks.​

You’re a storyteller:​Have the ability to convey technical ideas/concepts to non-technical people in a simple and easy to understand way.​

You’re a changemaker:  You will bring new ideas and solutions to the table to deliver exciting innovations to the marketplace

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.