Home Care Formulation Scientist Bebington, Royaume-Uni

Unilever France; Bebington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading global company as a Home Care Formulation Scientist, where you'll develop cutting-edge products for iconic brands. This role emphasizes creativity and collaboration, allowing you to work with diverse teams and advanced technologies. You'll be instrumental in formulating sustainable solutions that enhance consumer experiences. With a focus on flexibility and inclusivity, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about science and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Relocation Cost Reimbursement

Inclusive Workplace

Employee Development Support

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field is essential.
• Strong formulation expertise in polymers and surfactants.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technologies and formulations for Fabric Enhancers.
• Collaborate with partners to identify and develop new technologies.

Skills

Laboratory Formulation Expertise

Colloid Science

Digital and Automation Approaches

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

DoE (Design of Experiments)

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 for a colloid scientist to join the Fabric Enhancers team at our R&D Centre in Port Sunlight.

We seek an inquisitive and passionate colloid formulation scientist to develop innovative products that delight consumers. You will help develop new technologies and formulations for Fabric Enhancers, focusing on superior and sustainable products for our core brand, Comfort. Responsibilities also include developing new formulation capabilities such as automated performance assessment 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 digital and automated capabilities for Fabric Enhancers and support the digitisation of product development processes.

ALL ABOUT YOU

We value the right attitude, mindset, and competencies. Experience in Home or Personal Care formulation roles 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 in cross-functional teams.
• Good planning, organisational, and communication skills.

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 of your application and that you are at an appropriate career stage for this move.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

While the role is full-time, flexible working options can be discussed. We promote a family-friendly, inclusive workplace and aim to create opportunities for all.

Unilever values diversity and inclusion, considering all applicants fairly and supporting ongoing employee development. We provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. More info can be found here.

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 potentially reimbursed up to £5,000. Please consult your Talent Partner for details.