Scientist
Trumbull, United States
- Job ID:
- R-1178179
- Date posted:
- 03/31/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Research & Development
Job Details
Background & Purpose of the Job
The Hair Cluster Design Team is looking for a Scientist to join the dynamic, fast-paced R&D Team in North America. North America Hair is one of the biggest regions in the category, responsible for 1.4 Billion USD in Turnover. The candidate for this position will be responsible for all activities related to the implementation of new and reformulation of existing formulationswithin the Hair Performance Team, including but not limited to driving the5S agenda, compliance for Regulatory and UL Standards, and Resilience to ensureBusiness continuity anddriving the strategy for Hair Care North America. The candidate will also have opportunities to support Brand-led innovation and renovation projects as part of the Hair Teams Flex resource model as needed.The candidate will work with internal R&D teams, Procurement, Brand and Supply Chain, both locally and regionally, as well as external suppliers, to deliver these projects
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
The core responsibility is to provide R&D formulation development for driving the implementation of the 5S, Resilience and Compliance agenda to deliver cross brand technologies across all formats in Hair North America,in a timely manner and alignment with Unilever’s quality standards, as well as providing technical support for local Procurement and Supply Chain.The position requires working with multiple functions across Unilever R&D, Brand Development and Supply Chain both regionally and globally.Formulate on bench, support consumer testing, clinical testing, scale up, SEAC/Regulatory/Patent clearance, specification, and recipe creation. Interact with the different manufacturing sites to guarantee the proper implementation of the 5S strategy as well as identify opportunities for batch cycle time optimization and drive right first time. If a Hybrid Role is desired by the candidate, pilot batch and process development would be included.
You love to win and have fun doing it: A passion for success is a must. Detail orientated and able to manage multiple projects.
You’re a strategy guru:You will provide product options and develop, test, and modify if necessary to meet consumer, customer and factory needs within a set timeframe and cost requirements.
You’re a dot connector:Must be able to see the big picture and connect projects in different regions and brands to drive simplification and gross margin improvement opportunities.
You’re a changemaker:Be a change champion and add efficiency to the team and program delivery, embracing the flex model and implementing 5S or Compliance objectives where applicable.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or appropriate sciencewith at least 3 years practical experience, formulation in Personal Care preferred.
- Working knowledge of ingredients, formulation, process and product design principles-Working knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques and application to existing and new products.
- Project and time management skills to coordinate multiple work streams and timelines for innovation projects.
- The candidate should work well in teams and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others.
- The candidate should have previous experience in active participation in multidisciplinary team environment by working toward the completion of team initiatives, as well as personal objectives.
- The candidate must be able to work independently, have strong technical, communication and organizational skills.
What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability
Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that areutilizedin making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible toparticipatein 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. Anycoveragesfor health insurance and retirement benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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