Liquids & Capsules Performance, Claims & KBS Scientist

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Job summary

A leading company in consumer products is seeking a Liquids & Capsules Performance, Claims & KBS Scientist. This role involves conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and supporting product development for major laundry brands. The position is 100% laboratory-based, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a relevant degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Family-friendly workplace

Equal opportunity for all applicants

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering required.
• Experience in FMCG or detergents sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wash experiments for performance and sensory testing.
• Analyze data and report results clearly using digital tools.
• Manage team budget using Easy budget tool.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Proficiency with digital tools

Education

BSc or MSc in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ELN & SDC

Job description

Job Description

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Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Liquids & Capsules Performance, Claims & KBS Scientist

Location: Port Sunlight

Work-Level: WL1 Band 3

BACKGROUND

Do you have a passion for innovation and consumer products? Do you love getting stuck into data and bringing it to life? Do you want to be part of Homecare's Clean Future agenda, changing how laundry liquids are created, manufactured, and packaged, replacing fossil fuel chemicals with renewable ingredients, creating low carbon footprint products, and making formulations biodegradable? If so, Unilever's Global Homecare Category is recruiting for its Laundry Liquids Design team at Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and career working on major laundry brands such as Persil, Surf, and Omo.

Understanding and meeting consumer needs is central to laundry product development. As part of the Claims, KBS, and Performance team, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, providing high-quality technical insights and data to support our Global Innovation Portfolio. This 100% laboratory-based role involves deploying performance tests under consumer-relevant conditions to design winning formulations, support product communications, and develop product demonstrations. We adopt a digital-first approach, capturing data using tools like ELN & SDC.

JOB PURPOSE

You will join the Claims, KBS, and Performance group in Homecare Liquids & Capsules R&D team, working closely with global formulation, digital, and performance teams. Your responsibilities include executing laboratory experiments for product assessment, claim support, and demo development, and generating reports in ELN & SDC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct wash experiments for performance and sensory testing, supporting formulation assessment, new technology evaluation, performance transfer modeling, claims, and demonstrations.
• Prepare for performance tests, including fabric and stain ordering, and set up laboratory equipment. Post-wash measurements and data analysis are also required.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as washing machines, dryers, and small-scale appraisal tools.
• Organize fabrics, stains, and monitor stocks to meet testing needs.
• Analyze data and report results clearly using digital and Microsoft tools.
• Capture and report experiment outcomes using ELN & SDC.
• Manage team budget using Easy budget tool and report monthly.
• Send fabrics, stains, and products to external labs.
• Participate in team meetings and plan laboratory work weekly with agility.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a safe laboratory environment.

ALL ABOUT YOU

KEY SKILLS

• Good organization and time management
• Excellent communication and proactive approach
• Proficiency with digital tools like MS Excel, PowerPoint, ELN & SDC, with ability to report experiments clearly
• Ability to work within multi-functional teams internally and externally

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• BSc or MSc in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Textiles or Chemistry) or equivalent

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience in FMCG or detergents sector
• Textile or washing machine testing experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This role is 100% laboratory-based and requires full-time presence.

NOTES

Please apply via this portal; email applications may not be processed. Include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying, you confirm your Line Manager is aware and that your career stage is appropriate for applying for this position.

For additional info or accommodations, contact Talent Partner Kyron Dias at [e-mail].

What we offer

We are open to discussing flexible working options. We promote a family-friendly, inclusive workplace and are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees, regardless of various personal characteristics. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups and our commitments at Unilever's website.

Relocation to the UK

If applying from outside the UK and successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated CLOC transfer, with relocation costs self-funded up to £5,000, subject to approval. Contact your Talent Partner with questions.

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