Formulation Scientist

Job Title: Senior Formulation Scientist – Laundry Work Level: RH4/5 Location: Port Sunlight R&D Terms: Local Scope: Local Travel: 5% Travel Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Research Purpose: Product formulation scientist to develop laundry detergent capsule formulations for Unilever’s global laundry brands Background: This role is part of the Global Design Centre for Laundry liquid/ unit dose capsules. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering Unilever’s laundry detergent products for an array on exciting global brands like Dirt is Good and Surf. We are looking for motivated, inquisitive, digitally minded and passionate people to join us in bringing through innovative new technologies to drive the future of the laundry and clothes care business. Main Accountabilities: You will be expected to lead many aspects of the product development cycle, with the opportunity to work on both longer-term technology opportunities as well as fast paced brand facing innovation projects. • You will be defining, planning and executing work schedule for the team as well as your own day to day experimental work schedule, and ensure compliance with COSHH and GLP disciplines. • You will be partnering/ working with Unilever cross-functional teams and external partners to identify and screen new technologies • You will conduct product characterisation studies including rheology, physical/sensory evaluations and storage stability tests where required. • You will be competent in generating and managing simultaneous sets of complex data, and regularly presenting outputs & looking for opportunities to expand our digital mindset & capabilities. All About You: We are looking for people with the right mindset, experience and competencies: • A degree (or equivalent) in a Science or Engineering discipline. Chemistry background is essential; curiosity in the latest innovation and technology is essential. • Expertise in polymer chemistry with interest/understanding of water soluble films • Practical laboratory formulating experience, data interpretation and experimental design • Strong teamwork & planning • Highly-motivated with resourceful problem solving skills/practical creativity • Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and an ability to interpret data to pull out key insights • Excellent presentation and communication skills with an ability to bring technologies and innovations to life in a clear and engaging way • Digitally enabled with strong bias for action in design of experiments. • Passionate about brands and their consumers & a creative thinker What do we offer: • Opportunity to work on brands with the power to brighten peoples’ lives all over the world • Be part of a diverse and ambitious team shaping the future of Home Care • Exciting career opportunities in a global, purpose led business • We are looking for the right people for our roles and our ambition, we are open to talk about how our flexible working policies can make this role the right one for you