Assistant Research Scientist

HypTechie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever Bangalore seeks an Assistant Research Scientist (Product Engineering) to develop advanced materials and processes for home care products. The role emphasizes in-depth knowledge of material microstructure, rheology, and structure-property relationships, supporting manufacturing technology and product development.

You will work with international and interdisciplinary teams, generate ideas for new products and improvements, and lead workstreams with a hands-on approach in pilot plants and

Qualifications

• ME/MTech in Materials/Chemical Engineering with specialization in Polymer Science.
• 10+ years’ experience in materials, polymers background in FMCG or related industries.
• Hands-on pilot plant and laboratory scale-up experience.
• Lead workstreams/projects and collaborate with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of product engineering principles in home care sector—materials, processes, and structure-property relationships.
• Translate knowledge into decisions and actions aligning with divisional strategy and plans.
• Integrate consumer and business needs into technical solutions.
• Work with manufacturing technology and interactions between materials, processes, and products.
• Lead and guide projects across cross-functional teams.

Education

ME/MTech in Materials/Chemical Engineering with Polymer Science

Job description

JOB TITLE:Assistant Research Scientist (Product Engineering)

JOB FUNCTION:Research and Development

WORK LOCATION:Unilever Bangalore

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 10+ years’ experience in materials, polymers background either in FMCG or extended industries like Pharma
• Experience in basic unit operations, processing and product engineering is preferred
• Strong analytical including physio-chemical characterization is critical for this role.
• 10+ years experience in materials, polymers background Work with international and interdisciplinary teams (Unilever R&D, Academics, material and equipment suppliers) to develop next generation solid formats.
• Develop a deep understanding of how-to materials/process/structure products that deliver against consumer needs.
• Generate ideas for new products and for improvement of existing products.
• Must have a “hands‑on” approach to pilot plant and laboratory scale‑up activities. Need to be able to work in a safe, disciplined manner.
• Lead workstreams/projects

JOB PURPOSE:

• The role requires individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of product engineering principles, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing technology and the interactions between materials, processes, and products in the home care sector. Areas of expertise should include product microstructure, rheology, and structure-property relationships.
• This knowledge must then be translated into decisions, actions, and initiatives that align with and support the divisional strategy, targets, and plans. Material Engineers are not merely technology specialists; they are integrators who combine consumer and business needs into effective technical solutions.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• ME, MTech in Materials/Chemical Engineering with specialization in Polymer Science from reputed institutes