Home Care Formulation Scientist

Unilever Brazil; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Home Care Formulation Scientist in Port Sunlight, where you will innovate product solutions for renowned brands like Comfort. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sustainable formulations and technologies, enhancing consumer satisfaction. The role offers flexibility and a commitment to diversity, providing an inclusive workplace for all.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Family-friendly workplace

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Experience in Home or Personal Care formulation is a plus.
• Strong expertise in polymers, surfactants, colloid science, and rheology.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer needs into ideas for new technologies.
• Lead the development and formulation of new products.
• Develop new digital and automated capabilities.

Skills

Laboratory formulation expertise

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Digital approaches

Automation

Job description

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

Job Title: Home Care Formulation Scientist

Business Function: R&D

Location: Port Sunlight R&D

Work-Level: WL1RH4

JOB PURPOSE

Comfort, Persil, Omo, Cif, Domestos are amongst the world’s most recognizable Home Care brands developed by Unilever’s Global Development Centre in the Northwest. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the HC R&D team that collaborates closely with Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative product solutions globally.

Within this team, there is a permanent position open for a colloid scientist to join the Fabric Enhancers team at our world-class R&D Centre in Port Sunlight.

We seek a curious and passionate colloid formulation scientist to develop innovative products that delight consumers. You will drive the development of new technologies and formulations for Fabric Enhancers, focusing on creating superior and sustainable products for our core global brand, Comfort. Additionally, you will develop new formulation capabilities, including automated performance assessments and digital modelling approaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Translate consumer and business needs into ideas for new technologies and products.
2. Collaborate with partners (suppliers, academics) to identify, assess, and develop new technologies.
3. Lead the development and formulation of new products, including performance and stability assessments across formats.
4. Develop new digital and automated capabilities for Fabric Enhancers and support the digitisation of product development.

ALL ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, mindset, and competencies. Experience in Home or Personal Care formulation is a plus but not essential.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong laboratory formulation expertise, preferably in polymers, surfactants in solution, colloid science, rheology, and DoE.
• A creative, logical, and analytical mindset with the ability to drive work programs forward.
• Experience applying digital and automation approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships, work independently, and collaborate across teams.
• Good planning, organisational, and communication skills.

NOTES

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

By applying, you confirm your Line Manager is aware of your application and that you are at an appropriate career stage for this application.

For additional information or reasonable adjustments, contact Talent Partner Hannah Cottier at [e-mail].

WHAT WE OFFER

While the role is full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working options. We strive for a family-friendly, inclusive workplace that fosters diversity, embracing differences and creating opportunities for all.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all applicants fairly and supporting employee development regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or maternity status. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application and interview process. More info at Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

RELOCATION TO THE UK

If applying from outside the UK and successful, your application will be treated as a self-funded CLOC transfer, with potential reimbursement of pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please consult your Talent Partner for details.