Formulation Technologist

Job description

SALARY: circa £30,000

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

The Deodorants Category is the fastest growing category in Unilever with three of Unilever's most iconic

brands in Rexona, Axe and Dove. Growth through innovation is at the heart of the Deodorants Strategy.

Unilever is the biggest player in the global Deodorants market and is determined to set the agenda for this

category.

This job is based in the formulation team within the Global Category Design Centre. You will work to delivery

relevant technologies to the brands as well as supporting the deodorant formulation strategy

This job focuses on the development of leading edge formulations and technologies across one or several

applicator types to deliver new products for global rollout through working with URPS, external suppliers and

universities.

Lead formulation development across all applicators for global innovation projects, member of core team.

Lead specific aspects of applicator capability and technical coaching within the department

High level of technical input at both theoretical and practical levels

JOB SUMMARY

· Formulation leader on key strategic global projects, responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the new
· formulations across all the different applicators, subsequent formulation testing, claims development
· and claim support generation, responsible for updating IPM documents.
· In autonomy, lead specialised areas of new technology development within an applicator team by using
· technical expertise to planning the work streams. This involves working in the lab, with suppliers, URPS,
· SEAC and scouting for technical ideas/solutions, setting up relevant confidential agreements when
· required and patenting any new technology breakthroughs.
· Actively create/designs formulations to meet consumer needs, by manufacturing and testing new and
· existing formulations and using expertise to solve specific issues related to new ingredients, ingredients
· interactions, physical properties, stability and processing.
· Actively monitors competitor launches within specific applicator areas and through formulation expertise
· understand implications for Unilever products /brands and to generate support for any claim/patent
· challenges.
· Recognised as having expertise on specific applicator providing support to internal cross- functional
· Unilever teams within and outside of the deodorants category and act as link between global and
· regional Deo sites.
· Formulation contact for specific brand/applicator/technology providing information and answering
· queries to other functions/regions.
· Responsible for co-ordinating and implementing appropriate departmental technical training to facilitate
· development and understanding in technology field and manages day-2 day activities of team student,
· temp and/or lab assistant.
· Ensure that systems are in place to ensure efficient and safe running of the laboratory and GDC shared
· areas; identifies and where necessary designs any new equipment requirements or refurbishments and
· responsible for managing the departmental lab and Cap Ex budget
· Using specialised technical knowledge and rigour to develop new protocols and characterisation
· techniques for testing on specific applicator or technology field, updates/improving existing protocols
· and lead global protocol development for the formulation team
· Identify solutions to regulatory and legislative issues which have a significant impact on the business on
· applicator within key area of technical expertise.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

· Graduate calibre. Education: Preferably degree level in relevant science or engineering discipline.
· In depth knowledge of formulation techniques gained in FMCG or cosmetic care.
· Experienced in development of different technology bases e.g. suspension, emulsion, solution
· Working within and managing a formulation laboratory with good working knowledge of COSHH and risk
· assessment.
· Some packaging, processing and scale up knowledge would be an advantage.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people's lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are really passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online Application >> Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

For further information about this position please call: 0800 0284390. Please do not contact this number if you are an agency/third party. This number is strictly for candidates only.