Global Fabric Cleaning Powders Senior R&D Associate

Unilever; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Mumbai seeks a Global Fabric Cleaning Powders Ecodesign R&D Associate to integrate technologies into robust chassis designs for powder formulations. You will collaborate with Science & Technology, processing teams, and BU project leaders to ensure smooth tech transfer from development to consumer use.

The role emphasizes hands-on technology development, data-driven decision making, and strong stakeholder engagement across multiple R&D functions within a global consumer goods leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surfactant, interfacial and colloid science is preferable.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and execute experiments and rationalize results.
• Data-driven decision making and readiness to learn new Science & Technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and validate formulations based on technologies to deliver disruptive Ecodesign chassis in Powders.
• Collaborate with S&T, Appraisal, Processing and Safety teams across BUs to translate tech into consumer solutions.

Skills

Curiosity & learning

Data visualization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Physics or Chemistry

Tools

JMP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Global Fabric Cleaning Powders Senior R&D Associate Business Group: Home Care (R&D) Location: Mumbai HURC

BUSINESS CONTEXT

Fabric Cleaning Powders is the largest format by Volume and Turnover in Home Care. For Home Care to grow profitably, Powders format plays a pivotal role, driving both superiority and value. Powders program continues to drive Superiority in our Power Growth Cells (PGC) through technology innovations and consistent product improvement. New technologies and holistic chassis design (aligned with key consumer drivers) are key enablers that help deliver to this. Powders program has been consistently delivering Value (Fuel For Growth) through Product Logic savings. This is based on a comprehensive material efficiency program called Ecodesign which is an enabler for savings, reduction in GHG footprint and driver for superiority. To further step up on performance and value with speed, Powders program is pivoting towards a radical Disruptive Ecodesign program. This program needs a high level of creativity, technical excellence and execution rigour. This also requires close collaboration with internal R&D teams, eg. Science & Technology (S&T), Business Units (BU’s), Safety and Environmental Assurance and also with External suppliers.

JOB PURPOSE

As the Global Fabric Cleaning Powders Ecodesign R&D Associate, you will report to the Sr. Product Development Manager, Fabric Cleaning Powders. Your key role will be to integrate technologies into robust chassis design. In addition to being hands-on on technology development, you will work with technology teams (in GDC and S&T), processing team, respective project leaders in Business Units (BU’s) to ensure the journey of new technologies to consumer implementation is robust.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• a.Conceptualise and validate formulations based on (combination of) technologies to deliver to radical Disruptive Ecodesign chassis in Powders in key cells linking consumer and technical insights.
• b. Closely work with broader teams across different BUs & all R&D functions (S&T, Appraisal, Claims, Processing, Safety).

Skills Needed for the Role

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering / Masters’ in Physics / Chemistry from a reputed institute. Preferably with 3+ years of experience.
• Core Skills: Curiosity and willingness to learn and apply new Science & Technology areas. Resilient to challenges and consistent focus on the goal. Knowledge of surfactant, interfacial and colloid science is preferable. Ability to conceptualize, design and execute experiments and rationalize results.
• Data & Digital Fluency: Ability to interpret complex datasets, data visualization (JMP/BI/Excel) and data-driven decision-making.
• Communication: Engage with a range of stakeholders with flexibility in influencing styles.

Note: “Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion” Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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