Research Executive

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

Job summary

A multinational consumer goods company in Bengaluru is seeking a candidate with expertise in organic or organo-metallic chemistry to deliver innovative technologies that meet brand goals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in material chemistry and a strong commitment to scientific development. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and focuses on sustainability in materials. Ideal for a motivated professional looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Material, organic or organo-metallic chemistry.
• Experience in Natural or Phytochemistry.
• Scientific writing and Literature analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Develop In vitro capabilities & Technology pipeline.
• Drive Design of Experiments to strengthen expertise.
• Build, learn and apply skills in cheminformatics.

Skills

Material chemistry

Organic chemistry

Organo-metallic chemistry

Natural or Phytochemistry

Cheminformatics

Scientific writing

Literature analysis

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry or Organic chemistry

Job description

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

Beauty and Wellbeing (BW) is focused on Unmissable Brand Superiority and Making Market with Multi-Year Innovation Platforms and Excellence with Incremental turnover. Science & Technology (S&T) team is focused on big bets platforms such as MultiOmics, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, using Digital to excel with savings and growth. The role of the Science and Technology (S&T-Physical and Chemical Science-PCS) is to deliver breakthrough “Differentiated & Superior Technologies” to meet above B&W goals, in key markets and with power brands.

S&T-PCS team is employing Advance materials, Substrate Science and Digital to deliver Beautiful, Noticeable, Appearance Benefits to Skin & Hair. Teams focus is to deliver faster and cost‑effective Innovations through Advanced Material Pillar using “Computational chemistry”.

The purpose is to build multiyear innovation roadmap & impactful claims by combining insights driven by (a) Substrate – Material – Product dynamics (b) Computational chemistry. To meet our purpose, we need candidate with expertise in organic or organo‑metallic chemistry. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to learn new digital capabilities, work on their own initiative and a desire to continually develop scientific skills.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop In vitro capabilities & Technology pipeline to deliver consumer benefit through Sustainable materials & mechanistic insights
• Drive Design of Experiments to strengthen expertise area through proof of science.
• Build, learn and apply skills in cheminformatics skill to lead technology funnel.
• Build IP funnel for differentiated & exclusive consumer benefits
• Deliver effective reporting of scientific data, including peer‑reviewed publications
• Communicate and work closely with global team to incorporate new technologies into product
• Apply growth mindset through speed & teamwork

Direct Reports / Key Interfaces

• S&T Scientists (cross functional expertise)
• Design platform leaders
• Patent attorney
• Academic, Institutional & external partners

Key Skills & Relevant Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience in Material, organic or organo‑metallic chemistry
• Experience in Natural or Phytochemistry
• Scientific writing and Literature analysis.
• Track record of working in collaborations.
• M.Sc. in Chemistry or Organic chemistry
• Hands on experience in Sustainable or Natural, naturally derived materials

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