Home Care ID Lab Specialist

Unilever is currently hiring for Home Care ID Lab Specialistbased inCikarang, Indonesia

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you area driven individual eager to embrace new challenges, contribute to impactful projects, and grow within a dynamic global company,then this role is just for you!

Main Responsibilities

• To do lab trial, pilot trialand support plant trial for Home Care innovation and cost saving project as per project timelines. Plant trial support is tentative based on the formulator’s requirements.

• To analyze and provide evaluation report of lab trial, pilot trial, and plant trial for Home Care innovation and cost saving projects.

• To do stability test monitoring for bulk product and finished good ex lab or pilot or plant trial and 1st production. This includes supporting packaging compatibility tests for innovations (new formulation, current packaging specifications). Need to review protocol and number of samples placed in the storage test.

• To lead end-to-end consumer test samples preparation and provide their quality data parameters. This includes managing the CPT samples preparation network timeline.

• Responsible for managing and monitor the stock of all raw materials, finished good samples, waste, and CapEx at Lab and Pilot Plant.

• Responsible for managing and scheduling housekeeping and maintenance.

• To support implementation of digital R&D tools (i.e LIMS, ELN) for HC R&D

• To support other ad-hoc R&D activities due to business needs.

• Sample request from cross functional team.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science major from reputable University.

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in FMCG as R&D formulation& lab management (WK), technical project management (BA) is an advantage.

• Good knowledge and experience in home care products is an advantage.

• Good understanding / working knowledge ondigital tools (E.g SAP/PLM, LIMS).

• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

• The ability to communicate and build effective working relationships across functions, regions and with partners inside and outside Unilever.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Creativity in respect to developing new ideas, claims and demos.

• Strong analytical mindset and curiosity. 

• Strong organization skills

Skill

• Good understanding & experience in using lab equipment (e.g Viscometer Haake, Brookfield, pHmeter, etc)

• Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills to analyze and present data to stakeholders.

• Good data analytics skill to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data sets.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.

Additional Information

Please be aware if you are applying for this role, we require you to have working rights in the country where the role will based in. 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. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.