Job Description Unilever is a global business who have been pioneers, innovators and future makers for over 120 years. Our brands give us a unique opportunity to create positive change, to grow our business and to achieve our purpose of making sustainable living commonplace. Our mission is to discover, make and market consumer health and hygiene products and bring them to as many people as possible. The Global Skin Care team is looking for an Associate Scientist. The candidate for this position will be part of a team responsible for formulation and product development for our Beauty and wellbeing division. These products will be key for skin care to continue its growth and realize its ambition. Further, since the position is a global design team, there will be future opportunities to work in or lead one or more of an exciting portfolio of projects that covers hand and body lotions, facial cleansing, facial moisturizers; Globally. Who You Are & What Youll Do: The Associate Scientist will report into the Skin Care R&D organization based in Trumbull, CT and will have multi-functional interfaces across the broader global Beauty and Wellbeing R&D organization. Product Developer and work stream leader working with the Technical Project Leader and x-functional team. Interact with processing, packaging, consumer and clinical groups to design technologies that meet consumer needs. Formulate on the lab bench, support consumer testing, clinical testing, scale-up, Safety/regulatory/patent clearance, along with recipe and specification creation. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Working knowledge of functional materials used to formulate lotions and interact with suppliers. Contribute to designing consumer testing protocols and producing consumer test samples in support of consumer research needs. Interact with regional R&D partners to ensure the flawless transfer and execution of innovations. What Youll Need to Succeed Bachelor's degree in science related field, preferably Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Minimum experience: at least 1 year in a CPG or relevant internship/co-op experience. Flexibility and open-mindedness in achieving objectives is required Ability to work well in teams and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others Ability to work independently, have strong technical understanding, problem solving, communication and organizational skills. Pay: The pay range for this position is $58,700 to $86,280. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. ------------------------------------ At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment. Better Business. Better World. Better You. Weve been pioneers, innovators and future-makers for over 120 years. Learn More
