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Formulation Chemist

Employer
Unilever
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£20010 - £22233 per annum
Closing date
14 Mar 2019

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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 Unilever, the powerhouse behind brands such as Domestos, Cif, Sure and Persil have an opening for a Formulation Chemist for a 6-month contract. This post will be based from Unilever’s prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral, paying between £20,010 to £22,233 per annum pro rata.

An opportunity has arisen for a New Technology Scientist to join the Hair Global Development Centre in Port Sunlight Laboratory. We are responsible for developing the next generation of hair products (shampoos, conditioners, treatment creams, styling products, etc.). New technologies, either internal or sourced through supplier collaborations, are at the heart of successful innovations, delivering differentiated and sustainable products to the market place. The New Technology team is key to the assessment of new technologies, and act as a gate keeper aligning technologies and ingredients into tangible business opportunities.

In this role you will be responsible for development of technologies that can be transferred into innovation projects for Hair Care brands. The role will have opportunities to provide leadership for the formulation work-stream, ensuring on time in full delivery into innovation projects. This role will specialise in the areas of Formulation, Colloid Science and Product Characterisation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Â Â Â Â Â Â

  • Support the delivery of New Technology projects to a high technical standard.

  • With support from the workstream leader, design, plan and execute technical work plans, ensuring compliance with COSHH, GLP and SOP requirements.

  • Help develop and validate robust technical hypothesis for mode of action of new technologies.

  • Clearly communicate results and recommendations, via presentations and formal written reports.

  • Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.

  • Communicate with relevant external collaborators, e.g. suppliers, industry associations or equivalent, to understand information on product.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/SKILLS;

  • Minimum degree qualification in a science-based subject, preferably chemistry
  • Â Some experience in Personal Care Research Product Development or working in a laboratory
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal; written & presentational)
  • Needs to be self-motivated, able to hold self and others accountable
  • Effective delivery as part of a team as well as individually.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience of working in global teams is preferred
  • Knowledge in colloidal science
  • Good Formulation knowledge
  • Experience of working with third party suppliers

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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