Scientist

Unilever is among the Top 70 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies. We are also one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods, household and personal care products. Our purpose is to meet the everyday needs of people everywhere – to anticipate the aspirations of our consumers and customers and to respond creatively and competitively with branded products and services, which raise the quality of life.

 

*We are currently seeking a Scientist for our Trumbull, Connecticut location.

 

Position Summary

 

Independently develop and flawlessly commercialize upgrades and breakthrough new Hand & Body products that meet agreed upon action standards for safety, efficacy, aesthetics, stability, consumer performance, and conformation to appropriate laws and regulations, for global application.  Ensure creation of exploratory products and concepts and bring them to a level of commercial preparedness so that they may be considered by the business. Interact with non-Development functions and represent Development, where appropriate, on programs for which you are responsible.

 

Position Responsibilities (Expected Work)

 

1) Formulation development for both new launches and exploratory programs, ensuring physical and active stability, preservation, efficacy, consumer appeal, processability, cost effectiveness, product / package compatibility.  Ensure formula complies with internal Unilever safety guidelines as well as external laws and regulations. Transition formula to pilot plant and track through commercialization

2) Self directed focus towards development of breakthrough new products that exceed consumer expectations, create new usage events for consumers, and maintain exclusivity for Unilever via licensing or patenting.

3) Maintain status as technical expert in various areas relating to product development and provide significant and relevant input to the business and colleagues to ensure state of the art technical development.

4) Maintain effective and timely communication of project status with both management and Brand.  Ensure coordination of support group efforts to meet project timelines.

5) Maintain awareness of competitive arena and identify significant threats through detailed technical analysis.

6) Ensure integration of cross functional project work within the GTC and with the appropriate RTCs and Brand team.

 

Challenges

 

1) Understand and create consumer appeal in formulation within cost constraints.

2) Multi-task management and ensure delivery of actions against aggressive timetables

3) Interface and extract support from multiple groups (e.g. Brand, Supply Chain, Research, Analytical, Process, Micro, etc…)

4) Maintain flexibility with respect to project directions

5) Effectively manage information flow with both senior management and Brand, to ensure strategic direction of program is consistent across organization.

6) Coordinate and interact effectively with global and regional teams for flawless project execution and delivery.

 

Scope

 

No budget responsibility

Must be able to operate with minimal guidance within the commercialization system (e.g. product roll-out)

 

Skills & Competencies

 

Education Minimum BS Chemistry, Chem. Engineering, Pharmacy, or related scientific fields

 

Experience 2+ years direct product development, specifically formulation development.  Emulsion science background or experience a plus.

 

Competencies Required for Success

 

Passion for Growth

Must have passion for new technology and business growth.

 

Breakthrough Thinking

Must be able to solve technical problems and develop breakthrough ideas and related products.

 

Organizational Awareness

Must be aware of and have ability to develop strong relationships with technical and business partners to ensure project success.

 

Developing Self and Others

Must be highly self-motivated and growth oriented.

 

Holding People Accountable

Must be able to direct task work of temporary employees and/or co-op students.

 

Team Commitment

Must be team focused, assisting others with technical issues and communicating with all support functions relative to project tasks.

 

Team Leadership

Must be self-directed in pursuit of flawless execution.

 

Comments

 

A candidate for this position should be able to make significant impact on NPS and profit within 1-2 years via development of novel and breakthrough products.

 

** Job seeker must be authorized to work in the United States **

 

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes cafeteria Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including spouse & children; Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays, and other RealLife Benefits.

 

UNILEVER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

 *Please email resume along with salary history and requirements to recruit.jobs@unilever.com  

 

 

*For further information on Unilever, please feel free to visit or website @ www.unilever.com