R&d Scl Global B&h Liquid Formulator

JOB TITLE R D SCL Global B H Liquid FormulatorREPORTS TO Global Product Development Manager GDC Skin Cleansing B H liquids capability BangalorePRIMARY LOCATION Unilever R D BangaloreFUNCTION Research DevelopmentSCHEDULE Full-timeSHIFT Day JobTRAVEL Yes 20 of the TimeDESCRIPTION Unilever leads the market in the Skin Cleansing category boasting a turnover of approximately xe2x82xac5 billion and experiencing consistent growth over the years The GDC Skin Cleansing B H capability team based in Mumbai and Bangalore oversees the global design for some of Unilever s fastest-growing brands Lux Lifebuoy and AXE The responsibilities include developing new chassis with future surfactants to meet Unilever s sustainability commitments on NDPE and GHG enhancing the value equation of current products and managing specifications for product manufacturing and quality The current job description is for Research Associate Product Development Work Stream Leader 1B position reporting into a R D Global Product Development Manager GDC Skin Cleansing B H capability team Work stream leader WSL is a key member of the project team A key milestone of a large project is assigned to the WSL and he she is accountable for its completion OTIF The progress is reviewed by the LM TPL on day-to-day basis and once in a month formal review by group director KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES It is expected that the candidate during his her work will need to deliver the following Develop Deliver product solutions based on scientific understanding of formulation principles as needed by the business articulated as an outcome of Project teamwork Carry out lab and pilot plant trials along with stability studies and develop processes to manufacture product solution developed at commercial end Collect interpret and document data from experiments ensuring accuracy and reproducibility Candidate is expected to use appropriate literature patent competition supplier searches related to the projects Prepare technical reports presentations and documentation of research findings Communicate and work closely with global team to incorporate new technologies into productHe She will leverage digital tools to minimize experiments maximize output speed up program deliveryEnsure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory guidelines in all R D activities KEY INTERFACES Require close working with large global and regional contacts- development managers TPLs MET managers Fragrance managers Finance Supply Chain claims managers cross functional GDC RDC team GDC and RDC Directors R D VP GBVP to deliver resultsLateral contacts strategic suppliers like Givaudan Firmenich and open innovation Academia and procurement supply chain SERSREQUIRED SKILLS Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a masters in chemistryBasic knowledge of formulation science and material properties In depth understanding of formulations colloidal interfacial science is must Very good understanding on the chemistry of the surfactants including carbon chain differences head group and their impact on foam and viscosity buildingHands-on experience with lab equipment and experimental techniques for formulation development performance evaluation Equilibrium Dynamic surface tension measurements Foam tests using various tests Dynamic foam analysis Cylinder shake methodsUnderstanding on the mildness of various surfactants and principles of mildness assessmentUnderstanding on the salt curve and viscosity building of Liquid formulationsBasic knowledge on polymers in the personal care products their mechanism of viscosity building and suspending ability of opacifiers particlesUnderstanding on the difference in the foamability of different surfactants0-2 years of experience in research development or related fields including internships Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to design experiments interpret data and generate hypotheses Proficiency with digital tools and modelling optional Skilled in data analysis and documentation Excellent communication and teamwork skills Our commitment to Equality Diversity InclusionUnilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants 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