Product Development Technologist

Job description

At Unilever, we are looking to expand our Talent Pool of R&D Product Development Technologist located in Durban at our La Lucia Ridge Head Offices. We act fast to anticipate our consumer needs, fast to translate ideas into new products, and fast to make, distribute and market them. We create products that people enjoy, trust and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale.
We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, an empathy with consumers. It's these people working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. People with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities and take risks.
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JOB TITLE: Product Development Technologist

JOB LOCATION: La Lucia, Kwa Zulu Natal

DEPARTMENT: R&D

This role is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa.

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Role
Brings the necessary skills and expertise to develop relevant formulations, for
Global or regional product innovations, a part of a holistic product design, delivered to time and cost targets (OTIF).
Supports projects through effective and efficient delivery of trials (and preliminary analysis of results), product prototypes, technical reports and communication.
Contributes to the planning and executes trials, tests, measurement activities within projects.
Supports implementation in the business environment.


Main Accountabilities
To develop their formulation contribution to consumer relevant product innovation according to the key project deliverables.
Execution (and supervision where appropriate) of routine / standard trials at laboratory, pilot plant or full scale including comprehensive testing protocols for critical aspects of performance.
Accurate recording and reporting of data.
Development of prototypes for validation/proof of principle.
Define technical specifications.
Adhere to standards set by quality / safety / portfolio management systems in place such as SHE, BQ, DQS, IPM, Interspec etc.
Contribute to risk assessment and risk management plans.
Keeping abreast of developments in own area of expertise, delivering recommendations for new techniques, ways of working.
Where necessary, train/ develop others in own skill area

Minimum Education and Experience
Must have a completed Bachelor of Science degree(B.Sc) in either Chemistry or any related Major or a B.Tech Degree in Foods
Must have a minimum 2 years working experience in a similar capacity in the FMCG/Foods industry

ONLINE ASSESSMENT:
Please note: as part of the job application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. Completion of the assessment is mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and assessment. If the assessment is filled out partially or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the assessment at once as you will be unable to return to it later.