R&D Technologist/ Senior R&D Technologist– Dove

Job description

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Personal Care RD

Personal Care RD in Shanghai is responsible for product development and deployment and support Unilever Personal Care business of North Asia including Skin cleansing, oral care and deodorant categories.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate for consumer oriented product design, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

This individual will be responsible for SCL category formulation design across different formats (liquid, SLF, Scrub etc) and implement in pipeline innovations for China (including HKTW) and Japan markets. He or she will also support both global & regional innovation/renovation/value improvement projects, along with miscellaneous product deployment tasks for Nasia skin cleansing Dove Business .

Key accountabilities are:

·  Lead SCL category formulation design and technical validation work across different formats   (50%)
·  Lead global& local compeitor intelligence deep dive, transform into   technology/formulation/ sensory local insights and feed in brand technology roadmap (20%)
·  Support and Lead innovations/D4C/Value improvement projects for Dove North Asia(20%)
·  Leverage China end to end ecosystem capability to explore new technology/product design opportunities for SCL (10%)

Experiences & Qualifications

·  At least 2 years experience for formula design in HPC categories, rinse off format experience will be preferred.

Skills

·  Major at Chemical Sciences  and Engineering related, Master or bachelor, master preferred
·  Familiar with cosmetic RMs and skilled at lab operations
·  Faimilar with basic product validation and sensory evaluation methodologies
·  Passion for product development work for consumers and ability to manage multiple tasks
·  Good communication in English

Leadership

·  You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
·  As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

·  Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
·  PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
·  PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
·  CONSUMER LOVE : Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
·  PURPOSE & SERVICE : Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
·  AGILITY : Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates 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. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.