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Job Title: Home Care Formulation Scientist
Business Function: R&D
Location: Port Sunlight R&D
Work-Level: WL1RH4
JOB PURPOSE
Comfort, Persil, Omo, Cif, Domestosare amongst the world’s most recognizable Home Care brands developed by Unilever’s Global Development Centre in theNorthwest.This role is an amazing chance to be part of the HC R&D team that partners closely withMarketing, Procurement and Supply Chain to deliver new and winning product innovations around the globe.
Within this team there is a permanent position open for a colloid scientist to join the Fabric Enhancers team at our world class R&D Centre in Port Sunlight.
We are looking for aninquisitive and passionate colloidformulation scientist to help deliver a portfolio of innovative products that will delight the consumer. You will be involved in driving the development of new technologies and formulations for Fabric enhancers to develop superior and sustainable products for our core global brand Comfort. You will also be responsible for developing new formulation capabilities such as automated performance assessment and creation of digital modelling approaches to formulation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Translation of consumerand business needstogenerateideasfor new technologiesandproducts
Workwith relevant partners (suppliers, academics) toidentify, assessanddevelop newtechnologies
Lead the development andformulation of new products (eg performance andstability assessment), across formats.
Development of new digital andautomatedcapabilityforFabricenhancers, and support the development of digitisation of product development
ALL ABOUT YOU
We are looking for people with the right attitude, mindset, and competencies. Experience of working in Home or Personal Care formulation roles is an added bonus but not essential
A degree (or equivalent) inChemistry or similar area
Strong laboratory formulation experience and expertise, preferably a background in polymers and surfactants in solution, colloid science, a good understanding of rheology, and DoE.
A creative, logical, and analytical mind with ability to drive their work program forward
Experience of applying digital and automation approaches to work program
Great people skills, building and maintaining relationships. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a wider cross-functional team
Good planning, organization, and communication skills
NOTES
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Hannah Cottier on Hannah.Cottier@unilever.com
What we offer
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).
Relocation to the UK
Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.
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