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Formulation Scientist - Hair

Employer
Unilever
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£20010 - £24075 per annum + bonus and holidays
Closing date
27 Nov 2018

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Sector
Scientific
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our global FMCG client, the powerhouse behind brands such as TRESemmé, VO5, Dove and TIGI have an opening for two Formulation Scientists, for the hair category, based at their prestigious R&D facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

These are full time, temporary roles for 6 months, Monday to Friday. They are paying between £20,010 and £24,075 per annum, pro rata. This will depend on experience.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Unilever Research and Development in the Hair Design Group in Port Sunlight. This exciting role comprises working across all of Unilever's hair care brands to provide formulation and technical support to enable innovation projects, as well as to develop new formulation capabilities and technical insights.

The specific tasks associated with the role are summarised below:

  • Support the Hair Category Innovation Programme, specifically in the development and formulation of new products.
  • Design, plan and execute own work plans (with support from workstream leader), ensuring compliance with COSHH, GLP and SOP requirements.
  • Prepare and characterise products, including measuring rheological properties, physical/sensory evaluations and storage stability tests etc.
  • Clearly communicate results and recommendations, via presentations and formal written reports.
  • Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.
  • Develop technical mastery of hair care formulations; technologies, hair science and measurement understanding.
  • Establish networks with relevant external collaborators, e.g. suppliers, industry associations or equivalent, to understand information on product/consumer trend.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in physical sciences, chemistry, cosmetics or formulation
  • Salary is commensurate with experience, for lower level salary, recent graduates will be considered however for higher end salary candidates will need to be able to demonstrate industry experience with formulation.
  • Experience in Personal Care Research or Product Development highly beneficial
  • A rigorous approach and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines using dynamic problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Competent in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

Company info
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Unilever
Location
Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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