Formulation Design Technologist

Job Title: Formulation Design Technologist

Location: Leeds

JOB PURPOSE

This role 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 S&T, 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

This job is based in the Aerosol Formulation team in the Deodorant Packaging & Aerosols Team within the UK PC R&D Technology Centre. You will be working to deliver new formulations and technologies for aerosols and sprays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulation workstream leader on key strategic global projects, responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the new formulations/technologies on specific applicators or/and multiple formulation streams in smaller projects. Communicate updates to the project team and to the global formulation community making recommendations.In autonomy, lead specialised areas of new technology development within an applicator/ benefit Platform team/s by using technical expertise to plan the work streams. This involves working in the lab, with suppliers, S&T, 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. Effectively communicating with different functional areas of the business to ensure deadlines are meet.Actively monitors competitor launches within areas of expertise to understand implications for Unilever products/brands and to generate support for any claim/patent challenges.Recognised as having expertise on specific applicator/technology and/or technical testing providing support to internal cross- functional Unilever teams within and outside of the deodorants category and act as link between global and business unit Sites.Formulation contact for specific brand/applicator/technology providing information and answering queries to other functions/regions including claims development and support.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 budgetUsing specialised technical knowledge, thought leadership and rigour to develop new protocols and characterisation techniques for testing on specific applicator or technology/benefit 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.To prepare relevant documentation for laboratory technicians such as batch and gassing sheets, results templates for capturing data in relevant Unilever software. Where appropriate checking and signing off gas sheets.

ALL ABOUT YOU

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, solutions.Working within and helping in the managing a formulation laboratory with good working knowledge of COSHH and risk assessment.Some packaging, processing and scale up knowledge would be an advantage

SKILLS PROFILE

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Formulation Chemistry - understanding of ingredients; ability to modify and manipulate formulations.Evaluate and understand interactions between ingredients within formulation/process/packAnalytical capability – analyses and interprets dataDesign of experiments/protocol developmentDesigning new products/technologies/CFDs to specific briefs that deliver to consumer insights/growth spacesIntellectual property understandingTechnical Knowledge of clinical capabilities, supply chain, CTI and fragrance development processesPhysical stability assessment capabilityClaims generation and substantiationUnderstanding consumer insights and needs

R&D and General Professional Skills

Information Management – knowledge capture, reportingStakeholder management - working with external & internal partnersProject ManagementStrategic implementationHealth and Safety regulations and process e.g. COSHHEffective communicationDigital skills: data handling, analysis and interpretation of data and competent using Unilever digital tools to gather data and insights

COMPETENCIES

Consumer and Customer lovePersonal MasteryAgilityPassion for High PerformancePurposeful ImpactTalent Catalyst

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Limited travel with overnight stays maybe necessaryFull Eu driving licence is desirable

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the worlds leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerrys, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. Thats why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. Youll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

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 are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. 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 at Unilever | Unilever.

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