Scientist

Background & Purpose of the Job

This position is on the North America Skin Cleansing BU team based in Trumbull. Driving market success of our key power brands daily is critical to overall business growth. This role will be responsible for the formulation of Horizon 1 Dove products local jewel brands as well as supporting ongoing factory issues for North America. The candidate will be responsible for activities related to the implementation of new product launches including working with internal R&D teams Marketing CTI / Claims Procurement Supply Chain external suppliers and BG 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 powering Skin Cleansings top brands!

Who You Are & What Youll Do

This position will require you to :

Workstream Leader of technical elements of Local Jewel brands Dove Horizon 1 Cleansing bodywash bar and format launches : Including formulation stability safety and performance testing processing specifications regulatory etc.

Implement Horizon 1 Design Principles 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 S&T Packaging Consumer Technical Insight & Claims Specifications Safety Brand counterparts Supply Chain 3P manufacturers RM Suppliers etc.

Youre a dot 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 resource 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.

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

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

What Youll Need To Succeed

B.S. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related science

1-3 years of experience in Personal Care preferred

Working knowledge of ingredients formulation process and product design principles

Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel Word Power point)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Working knowledge of root cause analysis 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.

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships

Pay : The pay range for this position is $69360 to $104040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in 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 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.

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 69360 - 104040