Formulation Chemist

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Formulation Chemist Location: Leeds Office and R&D Work-Level: 1B JOB PURPOSE The Deodorants Category is the fastest growing category in Unilever with three of Unilever 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 function within the Global Design and Regional Deploy Centre. You will work within cross capability teams to deliver cross- brand projects for the range of Deodorant applicators as well as supporting the formulation Deodorant strategy. Business context: This role focuses on working with the Formulation team to cover all aspects of the development and testing of new deodorant Formulations for global/regional rollout. Key Challenges of the role: Taking responsibility for planning and delivering the testing programme for projects ensuring all testing is completed in order to meet network timings. Addressing formulation issues as they arise for example fragrance and formulation instability. Working at a global level as the main formulation contact, dealing with technical queries from other areas of the business; GDC, regions, marketing, SEAC, Supply chain. RESPONSIBILITIES Be able to understand the functions of raw materials and their role within a formulation. Utilising product development experience to independently adapt and modify and develop new formulations as required; delivering into small/medium projects or into the work stream of a large project. Liaising with key suppliers as necessary in order to resolve any formulation issues and actively seek information to gain knowledge. Be able to formulate in autonomy to deliver certain aspects of technical projects by planning and executing technical testing, interpret results, prepare reports and communicate results/recommendations to the team. Provide supporting documentation and prototypes for both internal and external testing, including SEAC and consumer testing, ensuring safety clearance is acquired in advance of test. Carry out relevant quality control testing, to ensure products are fit for market/ consumer testing including specialist aerosol testing such as flammability. Keep laboratory files/records, SOP, risk assessments etc up to date for protecting intellectual property when reporting information. Reviews of documentation can be complex. Design and implementation of new protocols/ laboratory testing techniques with guidance as necessary from senior WL1. Effectively communicate with different functional areas of the business to ensure project timings are met. Attend and contribute to technical team meetings in all size projects or in a Core team of a small/medium project. This may involve inputting/ feeding into IPM/project execution documents with guidance from senior WL1 or WL2. Actively participate in departmental initiatives, processes and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping and safety. Provide training and technical support for colleagues. ALL ABOUT YOU Experience: Graduate calibre - Degree level in Chemistry preferable with some laboratory experience in formulation development. Functional Skills Formulation Chemistry - Understanding of ingredients; ability to modify and manipulate formulations. Evaluate and understand interactions between ingredients within formulation/process/pack Analytical capability – analyse and interpret data Design of experiments/protocol development Claims generation, definition and substantiation Intellectual property and agreement understanding Olfactive assessment capability Consumer understanding R&D and General Professional Skills Information Management - knowledge capture, reporting Working with external suppliers Basic Project Management Strategic Implementation - working on strategic activities. Health & safety regulations and processes Effective communication Required Competencies: Global Mindset Real Accountability External Orientation Action Not Debate Desirable Competencies: Team Alignment Build Superior Talent NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Daniel Quinn on Daniel.Quinn@unilever.com  What we offer Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. 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