JOB TITLE: Measurement Scientist
JOB FUNCTION: Science & Technology
REPORTS TO: Research Scientist
SCOPE: PC
WORK LOCATION: Unilever R&D Bangalore
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job
Personal Care (PC) business is focused on being the best-in-class company with personalised, desirable experiences and beauty solutions for whole-body wellness. The future thinking on addressing (a) Big Unmet consumer need/insight (b) Right to WIN with superior proposition plus product love & noticeable superiority c. clean beauty product with reduced environmental footprint. The role of the Science and Technology (S&T-PC-Physical science) pillar within R&D is to deliver breakthrough “Differentiated Technologies, with capabilities” to meet PC goals around the world. S&T-PC-Physical science team is focused on building future fit skills, team and talent in “Advanced Materials, Measurements delivering long lasting freshness for whole body & personalisation, Integrated with Digital”.
S&T-PC-Physical science team is employing advanced materials & measurements science to deliver superior multi targeted consumer needs for odour & freshness. Teams focus is to deliver faster and cost-effective Innovations through Mechanistic understanding of actives delivering odour & freshness using “Computational chemistry”. The purpose is to build differentiated innovation roadmap & impactful claims by combining Volatile molecular – adsorption chemistry, metal ligand interaction. To meet our purpose, we need candidate with unique combination of analytical chemistry & measurement science (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS) expertise. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to learning new digital / computational chemistry capabilities, work on their own initiative and a desire to continually develop scientific skills.
Main Accountabilities
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Develop In vitro measurement capabilities & Technology pipeline to deliver consumer benefit through materials & mechanistic insights
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Drive Design of Experiments to strengthen expertise area through proof of science.
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Build, learn and apply skills in cheminformatics skill to led technology funnel.
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Build IP funnel for differentiated & exclusive consumer benefits
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Delivers effective reporting of scientific data, including peer-reviewed publications
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Communicate and work closely with global team to incorporate new technologies into product
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Apply Growth Mind set through speed & teamwork
Key Skills
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Analytical chemist with experience in measurement techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, FT-IR, NMR)
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Ability to establish, and apply new capabilities, and the desire and ability to collaborate and communicate across functions
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Basic appreciation and knowledge in cheminformatics
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Be pro-active and self-motivated to engage with project leaders and team members.
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Be creative. Have team spirit, strong responsibility and clear logistic thinking.
Relevant Experience
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M.Sc. in Analytical/Organic/Physical Chemistry
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Hands on experience in synthesis and characterization on organic/inorganic complexes.
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Experience computational chemistry, quantum mechanics & DFT/ perception modeling
Standard of Leadership
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Purpose & Service
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Personal Mastery
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Agility
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Unilever 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
