BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Research and Development Specification Management (SMT) Associate Scientist Role is responsible for the creation and delivery of Specifications and Technical Information for everything Unilever buys, makes and sells.

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Specification Management (SMT) Associate Scientist is part of a dynamic team that partners with Formulation, Packaging, Process Engineering, Analytical, Microbiology, Regulatory, Planners, Supply Chain and Suppliers to deliver accurate Specifications On Time-In Full for Beauty and Personal Care Brands.

• YOU’RE A DOT CONNECTOR: The SMT role brings data together from numerous sources and translates that into clear and defined written specifications in the SAP Product Lifecyle Management and SAP Global Master Data Systems, in accordance with agreed quality standards for Ingredients, Formulas, Packaging and Finished Goods.
• YOU LOVE TO WIN, AND HAVE FUN DOING IT: You will be part of cross functional Global and Regional Innovation Project teams, actively participating in Team Meetings, Project Planning and Developing Ways of Working
• YOU’RE A CHANGEMAKER . You know there is always a way we can improve systems and ways of working, and you are committed to helping others achieve.
• YOU’RE A PARADOX NAVIGATOR: Specification Data is shared with a wide variety of downstream systems and you will become expert in operating in that framework and understanding the ways Specifications are used in Unilever.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• BS or BA in Chemistry, Biology or related Scientific Field or equivalent Experience
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills – Verbal and Written
• Excellent Proofreading Skills with strong attention to Detail
• A strong affinity for working with Databases, Technical Software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent Computer and IT skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in Teams
• Ability to manage frequent shifts in priorities and adjusting daily workplan
• Organized and Flexible
• Positive and pro-active attitude
• Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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We are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.

Unilever has a simple but clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. They believe this is the best long-term way for the business to grow. On any given day, two billion people from around the world use Unilever products from iconic brands like Dove, Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton, Dollar Shave Club, and Knorr to look good, feel good, and get more out of life.