Automated Formulation & Measurement Scientist

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Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab

JOB PURPOSE

The Personal Care business in Unilever is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our consumers through brands such as Dove, Axe and Rexona. The Science and Technology (S&T) group within Personal Care R&D is focused on developing disruptive technologies, underpinned by strong scientific expertise to create products that delight our consumers whilst being good for the planet.

We currently have an opportunity for an Automated Formulation and Measurement Scientist in our Physical Sciences (Data, Automation and Modelling) Group in S&T. This role will be based between the Materials Innovation Factory in Liverpool (MIF) and our Port Sunlight R&D site. The role will deliver across the deodorants, skin cleansing and oral care programmes and will focus on the development of winning products using automated formulation and characterisation techniques. The successful candidate will make use of the automated workflows currently available at the MIF and will contribute to the development of new methods and validation of new laboratory automation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with UK & Global teams to define and execute automated formulation & measurement projects which deliver into Unilever's Personal Care business.
• Translate project goals into actionable experiments on the automation, advanced measurement, and robotics in the Materials Innovation Factory at the University of Liverpool and the Product Innovation Laboratory in Port Sunlight.
• Ensure Personal Care's automated experimental data is captured, processed and stored in alignment with the FAIR principles of scientific data capture.
• Carrying out experiments on complex instruments using the latest digital data capture tools, working within a dynamic team of Unilever, University and third-party scientists.
• Analyse and interpret the data to deliver recommendations to our global project teams.
• Work with a skilled team of scientists to validate & develop the newest generation of laboratory automation.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• MSc/MEng in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (or related subject) or BSc/BEng with relevant experience in laboratory automation/High Throughput Experimentation.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and with machinery, experienced in creating Risk Assessments and ensuring compliance with CoSHH.
• Evidence of stakeholder management and ensuring complex work is scheduled & completed on-time.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organisational, interpersonal and team working skills.
• A quick learner, not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done.

Desirable:

• Data Science, Programming (Python, SQL) and Statistical Experiment Design skills.
• Experience in operation and/or validation of Laboratory Automation equipment.
• Experience in High Throughput Assay method development.
• An understanding of formulation and/or colloid science.

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.

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 present your best self.

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.